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GP Insights – A HealthCert Education PodcastDr Terry Harvey’s journey as a skin cancer doctorIn this episode of HealthCert’s GP Insights podcast, Paul Elmslie (CEO & Founder of HealthCert Education) discusses skin cancer medicine with Dr Terry Harvey (Sunshine Coast Skin Cancer Centre, Queensland). Dr Terry Harvey is an Accredited Skin Cancer Doctor who completed his master’s degree in skin cancer at The University of Queensland, and he is one of very few doctors worldwide to outperform the University of Vienna’s DermaChallenge AI algorithm. This insightful podcast covers: Dr Harvey's background, what he does, and where he works. Why Dr Harvey chose to pursue a special intere...2025-02-2121 min

GP Insights – A HealthCert Education PodcastBuilding a prosperous skin cancer clinicIn this episode of HealthCert’s GP Insights podcast, Paul Elmslie (CEO & Founder of HealthCert Education) talks with Skin Cancer Doctor John O'Bryen (owner of Body Scan Skin Cancer Clinic in Buderim, Queensland) about building a prosperous skin cancer practice. You may be interested to follow Dr O'Bryen's Instagram @skincancerdoctor, where he posts interesting dermoscopy cases which other doctors may learn from. The podcast covers: Dr John O'Bryen's background. Why he chose to pursue skin cancer as a special interest field. Education he undertook to expand his skillset in skin cancer. How his day-to-day wor...2024-11-0827 min

Nursing AustraliaEp 76. TabooIn this episode of the Nursing Australia podcast, we aren't shying away from the TABOO as we investigate Australia’s herpes stigma and dive headfirst into the subject of death and dying, as we navigate palliative care. Plus, in the latest healthcare news: gaping health gaps, midwives jump ship, and mid-life binging. This episode is brought to you by RACGP HEALTHY HABITS The latest Nursing Australia News (02:39): Gaping health gaps, midwives jump ship, and mid-life binging. The Herpes Stigma (05...2024-11-0323 min

GP Insights – A HealthCert Education PodcastGPs on the front line of mental health careDid you know that more than 12 per cent of GP encounters in Australia are for mental health-related presentations? In this episode of HealthCert’s GP Insights podcast, Paul Elmslie (CEO & Founder of HealthCert Education) talks with Dr Joe Kosterich (GP, speaker, author, media presenter, and health industry consultant with a special interest in mental health) about the role of the general practitioner at the forefront of mental health management. In the podcast, Paul and Joe discuss: Common mental health conditions GPs encounter. The current mental health burden in Australia. The role of the GP in...2024-10-2230 min

Nursing AustraliaEp 75. Shots, Skin & Scope: Eczema, Vaccines & Aesthetics MasteryIn this October episode, we look into Australia’s current vaccine rates; career mentoring, education, and scope of practice in aesthetics medicine; and... effective treatments for eczema. Gain unique insights from those navigating these spaces. Plus, all the latest healthcare news headlines. The latest Nursing Australia News (03:35): Deadly viral outbreak, psych prescription spike, Aussie Asthma hotspots, and vape ban repealed. Australia’s Chief Nurse on Vaccines (06:56) These past few years in Australia, we’ve certainly seen a lot more discourse around the mistrust in vaccine use. Alison...2024-10-0637 min

GP Insights – A HealthCert Education PodcastGP payroll tax changes explainedIn this episode of HealthCert’s GP Insights podcast, Paul Elmslie (CEO & Founder of HealthCert Education) talks with Kelly Chard (finance expert and founder of GrowthMD) to discuss the recent changes to payroll tax that impact medical practice owners in most Australian states. Paul and Kelly discuss: What has changed in payroll tax regulations for medical practices. How the changes impact practice owners. The anticipated flow-on effects for patients. Proactive measures and strategies to help practice owners manage the changes and minimise the impact on their business. Recommended resources and guidance for practices seeking comprehensive support in n...2024-10-0225 min

GP Insights – A HealthCert Education PodcastMedical cannabis: How it works and how to prescribe itIn this episode of the HealthCert GP Insights podcast, Paul Elmslie (HealthCert Education) talks about medical cannabis with Dr Joe Kosterich – exploring common myths and misconceptions, how cannabis can be used as medicine, and how doctors in Australia can get started prescribing medical cannabis to their patients. Paul Elmslie is the CEO and Founder of HealthCert Education. He is chatting with Dr Joe Kosterich – a GP, speaker, author, media presenter and health industry consultant who has a special interest in medical cannabis and is the Medical Advisor for Little Green Pharma. In the podcast, Paul and Jo...2024-04-1027 min

The Moreish PodcastMore than jerk chicken: JamaicaHema and Mireille delve into the rich history of Jamaica, covering the arrival of various groups like the Tainos, Spanish, British, and immigrants from different regions. Mireille discusses the Maroon Wars, slave rebellions, emancipation from slavery, and the influence of Rastafari and Obeah on Jamaican culture. Hema dives into Jamaican cuisine, particularly the national dish of ackee and saltfish, linking it to the transatlantic slave trade and the triangular trade route.Resourceshttps://bridginghistories.com/what-you-have-shared/introduction-to-ackee-and-saltfishhttps://opm.gov.jm/symbols/national-fruit-ackee/https://www.visitjamaica.com/...2024-04-0928 min

Confessions Of A #BeautyBoss70: Dermal Clinician turned Tech Founder with Marnina DiproseMarnina, an alumna with a Bachelor of Health Science majoring in Dermal Sciences, has cultivated a profound passion for skin health and wellness. Her academic journey extended into post-graduate studies in Micropigmentation and Skin Cancer Medicine, laying the foundation for her first venture, Dermhealth.co. This platform emerged as a beacon of education and #skinpowerment for individuals grappling with chronic skin conditions. Concurrently, Marnina’s expertise as a Dermatoscopist with Skin Smart Australia further cemented her status as a distinguished industry spokesperson, contributing her insights to various podcasts, publications, and events. Identifying a need to extend her im...2024-04-0747 min

GP Insights – A HealthCert Education PodcastTips to incorporate cosmetic injectables into your practiceTune into this new episode of HealthCert’s GP Insights podcast, in which Paul Elmslie (HealthCert Education) talks with Kelly Beasy (KB Aesthetix) about how to get started delivering cosmetic injectables, exploring Kelly's top tips for introducing the service into your practice. Paul Elmslie is the CEO and Founder of HealthCert Education. He is chatting with Kelly Beasy - a Nurse Practitioner and cosmetic medicine trainer at KB Aesthetix with 20 years of nursing experience and 10+ years’ experience in the aesthetic industry. Learn more about KB Aesthetix. In the podcast, Kelly and Paul explore: What inspir...2024-03-2030 min

GP Insights – A HealthCert Education PodcastThe changing landscape of payroll tax for doctors in AustraliaIn this episode of HealthCert’s GP Insights podcast, Paul Elmslie (CEO & Founder of HealthCert Education) talks with Kelly Chard (finance expert and founder of GrowthMD) to provide the latest insights and offer valuable perspectives on the current challenges and real-life observations surrounding the changing landscape of payroll tax for doctors in Australia. Paul and Kelly discuss: Some background on payroll tax, how it is calculated and who pays it. Why payroll tax is currently a "hot topic". How payroll tax is impacting general practices in Australia. Potential consequences if practices don’t get their affairs in o...2024-01-1421 min

GP Insights – A HealthCert Education PodcastCosmetic injectables adverse events: vascular occlusionIn this latest podcast, Kelly Beasy (KB Aesthetix) delves into the world of cosmetic injectables and discusses adverse events of anti-wrinkle injections and dermal filler treatments, exploring the essential steps to handle these situations effectively to ensure safe and informed practices. In this episode of HealthCert’s GP Insights podcast, Paul Elmslie (CEO & Founder of HealthCert Education) talks about cosmetic injectables adverse events with Kelly Beasy. Kelly is a Nurse Practitioner and cosmetic medicine trainer at KB Aesthetix, with 20 years of nursing experience and 10+ years’ experience in the aesthetic industry. Learn more about KB Aesthetix. In the...2023-11-2117 min

GP Insights – A HealthCert Education PodcastFiller fatigue (part 2): Impact on patient satisfaction & wellbeingIn the second part of this two-part podcast series, Kelly Beasy (KB Aesthetix) discusses filler fatigue and its impact on patients' satisfaction and emotional well-being. In this episode of HealthCert’s GP Insights podcast, Paul Elmslie (CEO & Founder of HealthCert Education) talks with Kelly Beasy about filler fatigue. Kelly is a Nurse Practitioner and cosmetic medicine trainer at KB Aesthetix, with 20 years of nursing experience and 10+ years’ experience in the aesthetic industry. Learn more about KB Aesthetix. This podcast is the second part of a two-part series. If you missed part one, catch up here: Filler...2023-09-2718 min

GP Insights – A HealthCert Education PodcastFiller fatigue (part 1): Navigating the overfilled faceIn part one of this two-part podcast series, Kelly Beasy (KB Aesthetix) discusses filler fatigue, focusing on how to navigate the overfilled face and exploring effective strategies for correcting and preventing overfilling. In this episode of HealthCert’s GP Insights podcast, Paul Elmslie (CEO & Founder of HealthCert Education) talks with Kelly Beasy about filler fatigue. Kelly is a Nurse Practitioner and cosmetic medicine trainer at KB Aesthetix, with 20 years of nursing experience and 10+ years’ experience in the aesthetic industry. Learn more about KB Aesthetix. This podcast is the first part of a two-part series. This episo...2023-09-1412 min

GP Insights – A HealthCert Education PodcastImportant benchmarks and metrics for general practice success | Part 2This is part two of a short podcast series on medical business management, with this part focusing on data compliance, privacy, challenges, and more. In this episode of HealthCert’s GP Insights podcast, Paul Elmslie (CEO & Founder of HealthCert Education) talks with Chris Smeed, co-creator and CEO of Cubiko, a medical practice platform that provides insights and analysis into all practice data and helps identify areas to improve profitability and efficiency in your practice. Missed part one? Catch up here. In part two of this podcast series on how to identify and work towar...2023-08-1722 min

GP Insights – A HealthCert Education PodcastComparing neurotoxins: the 4 anti-wrinkle injectables on the marketIn this episode of HealthCert’s GP Insights podcast, Paul Elmslie (CEO & Founder of HealthCert Education) talks with Kelly Beasy about the different neurotoxins available in the market. Kelly is a Nurse Practitioner and cosmetic medicine trainer at KB Aesthetix, with 20 years of nursing experience and 10+ years’ experience in the aesthetic industry. Learn more about KB Aesthetix. In the podcast, Kelly and Paul explore: The key differences between the four injectables products in terms of their composition and mechanism of action. How these anti-wrinkle injectables differ in terms of onset and duration of action. "Tox tips": Recommended injection techn...2023-08-0120 min

GP Insights – A HealthCert Education PodcastA guide to effective practice management | Part 1In the first episode of a short series on HealthCert's GP Insights podcast, Paul Elmslie and Matt Woollard discuss: The key components of effective practice management in a skin cancer clinic or general practice. This includes how to schedule appointments efficiently, how to streamline patient flow, how to optimise resource allocation, and how to keep comprehensive records. How to ensure a seamless patient experience while maintaining efficiency in a clinic setting. This includes the importance of prioritising clear communication, minimising wait times, providing easy access to information, and focusing on personalised care. Key challenges you might face in...2023-07-2522 min

GP Insights – A HealthCert Education PodcastImportant benchmarks and metrics for general practice success | Part 1In this episode of HealthCert’s GP Insights podcast, Paul Elmslie (CEO & Founder of HealthCert Education) talks with Chris Smeed, co-creator and CEO of Cubiko, a medical practice platform that provides insights and analysis into all practice data and helps identify areas to improve profitability and efficiency in your practice. In part one of this podcast series on how to identify and work towards key benchmarks and metrics for a successful general practice, Paul and Chris discuss: An overview of the current benchmarks and industry trends that are affecting general practice. The key metrics that general pra...2023-07-2027 min

GP Insights – A HealthCert Education PodcastProfhilo®: The new bio-remodelling injectable treatmentIn this latest podcast, Kelly Beasy (KB Aesthetics) talks about Profhilo®, the new injectable treatment that uses hyaluronic acid to improve the appearance of the skin by stimulating the production of collagen and elastin. In this episode of HealthCert’s GP Insights podcast, Paul Elmslie (CEO & Founder of HealthCert Education) talks about Profhilo® with Kelly Beasy. Kelly is a Nurse Practitioner and cosmetic medicine trainer at KB Aesthetics, with 20 years of nursing experience and 10+ years’ experience in the aesthetic industry. Learn more about KB Aesthetics. In the podcast, Kelly and Paul explore: What Profhilo® is and h...2023-07-1221 min

GP Insights – A HealthCert Education PodcastPractical tips to deliver cosmetic consultations for different ages & skin typesIn this latest podcast, Dr Helena Rosengren provides her practical advice on how to deliver a cosmetic consultation and tailor your considerations for different skin concerns and age groups. In this episode of HealthCert’s GP Insights podcast, we talk about delivering cosmetic consultations with Dr Helena Rosengren, an experienced Skin Cancer and Cosmetic Medicine Physician based in Townsville. In the podcast, Dr Rosengren discusses: The process of a cosmetic consultation and how it differs from a regular medical consultation. Specific skin concerns that are more common in certain age groups and how she ad...2023-06-1422 min

GP Insights – A HealthCert Education PodcastPayroll tax changes for medical practicesAre you prepared to navigate the upcoming changes to payroll tax for medical practices? In this latest podcast, Paul Elmslie (Founder & CEO, HealthCert Education and National Skin Cancer Centres) and Matt Woollard (COO, National Skin Cancer Centres) discuss the proposed changes and share a few tips to possibly safeguard your practice. In this episode of HealthCert’s GP Insights podcast, Paul Elmslie and Matt Woollard talk about the upcoming changes to payroll tax for medical practices and discuss how they are attempting to weather these changes. Paul and Matt draw on their own experiences from having owned and...2023-05-1615 min

GP Insights – A HealthCert Education PodcastMeeting patient demand & expectations in your medical practiceHow can you keep up with patient demand in your medical practice and better meet your patients’ expectations? In this latest podcast, Paul Elmslie (Founder & CEO, HealthCert Education and National Skin Cancer Centres) and Matt Woollard (COO, National Skin Cancer Centres) give their practical advice for keeping up with patient demand and changing perceptions and preferences, based on their own experiences owning and operating 40+ general practices and skin cancer clinics in Australia. In this episode of HealthCert’s GP Insights podcast, Paul Elmslie and Matt Woollard talk about how you can keep up with patient demand and chang...2023-04-1422 min

GP Insights – A HealthCert Education PodcastAttracting and retaining staff in your medical practiceHow can you attract and retain the right staff for your medical practice? In this latest podcast, Paul Elmslie (Founder & CEO, HealthCert Education and National Skin Cancer Centres) and Matt Woollard (COO, National Skin Cancer Centres) give their practical advice for hiring staff for your clinic, based on their own experiences owning and operating 40+ general practices and skin cancer clinics in Australia. In this episode of HealthCert’s GP Insights podcast, Paul Elmslie and Matt Woollard talk about how to attract and retain the right staff in your medical practice. The recent CommBank Health GP Insights Report 2023 high...2023-04-1328 min

GP Insights – A HealthCert Education PodcastHow to build sustainable billing in a medical practiceExplore how to build a sustainable billing structure in a medical practice – with a focus on managing the cost of the business and taking advantage of opportunities to grow revenue – in this latest podcast with Paul Elmslie (Founder & CEO, HealthCert Education and National Skin Cancer Centres) and Matt Woollard (COO, National Skin Cancer Centres), who discuss their own experiences owning and operating 40+ general practices and skin cancer clinics in Australia. In this episode of HealthCert’s GP Insights podcast, Paul Elmslie and Matt Woollard talk about building a sustainable billing structure for a medical practice. The recent CommBan...2023-04-0319 min

GP Insights – A HealthCert Education PodcastPractical tips for performing lip filler treatmentsIn this latest podcast, Dr Helena Rosengren provides her practical advice for performing lip filler treatments, with a focus on achieving subtle and natural-looking results, managing patient expectations, dealing with potential complications, and more. In this episode of HealthCert’s GP Insights podcast, we talk about lip filler with Dr Helena Rosengren, an experienced Skin Cancer and Cosmetic Medicine Physician based in Townsville. In the podcast, Dr Rosengren discusses: What lip filler products are made from and how they work. Which patient demographics typically seek lip filler treatments, and what kind of concerns patients ar...2023-03-2717 min

GP Insights – A HealthCert Education PodcastPractical tips on how to treat hair loss with Helena RosengrenDid you know hair loss affects more than 50 per cent of Australian men? If you see patients with hair loss in your practice, listen to this latest podcast with Dr Helena Rosengren on the primary care management of hair loss, including treatment with supplements, topical creams, Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) therapy, and more. In this episode of HealthCert’s GP Insights podcast, we talk about hair loss with Dr Helena Rosengren, an experienced Skin Cancer and Cosmetic Medicine Physician based in Townsville. In the podcast, Dr Rosengren explores the sorts of hair loss and hair thinning co...2023-03-2222 min

GP Insights – A HealthCert Education PodcastScreening for skin cancer in different ages and skin typesHow does skin cancer detection vary in different age groups and among patients with different skin types? In this podcast, Paul Elmslie (Founder & CEO, HealthCert Education and National Skin Cancer Centres) speaks with Dr Kerry Summerscales (National Skin Cancer Centres) about screening for skin cancer in different ages and skin types. Dr Kerry Summerscales is a doctor at CQ Skin Cancer Centre in Mackay, Queensland, who diagnoses and treats skin cancer every day. In this podcast, she talks about her personal experiences with screening patients of all ages and skin types for skin malignancies and offers her...2023-01-1220 min

GP Insights – A HealthCert Education PodcastPractical tips for mole removal with Dr Helena RosengrenDo you see patients seeking cosmetic mole removal in your practice? In this latest podcast, listen to Dr Helena Rosengren's practical tips for performing mole removal procedures, covering patient suitability, how to conduct a preliminary lesion assessment, necessary tools and training, and more. In this episode of HealthCert’s GP Insights podcast, we talk about mole removal with Dr Helena Rosengren, an experienced Skin Cancer and Cosmetic Medicine Physician based in Townsville. In the podcast, Dr Rosengren explains the prevalence of mole removal procedures in her primary care practice and why some patients want benign mo...2022-12-1115 min

The GP Show#165 Men's Health with Dr Joe KosterichDr Joe Kosterich is a GP, educator, speaker, author, media presenter and health industry consultant including to HealthCert Education. He is an Adjunct Professor at the University of Western Australia and lectures at Curtin Medical School. Joe is the Chairman of the Australian Tobacco Harm Reduction Association, Clinical Editor of the Medical Forum Magazine and writes for numerous medical and mainstream publications and is also a regular presenter on radio and television. This podcast on Men's Health is sponsored by HealthCert Education, found at https://www.healthcert.com/. If you want to upskill further in this area, y...2022-11-1952 min

GP Insights – A HealthCert Education PodcastPaul Elmslie and Matt Woollard - Medicare billing changesDo you see patients with skin cancer concerns in your practice? In this podcast, Paul Elmslie (Founder & CEO, HealthCert Education and National Skin Cancer Centres) speaks with Matt Woollard (COO, National Skin Cancer Centres) about the recent changes to Medicare item numbers for clinically suspected melanoma. New Medicare item numbers have been introduced for the surgical excision and repair of clinically suspected melanoma. In this podcast, Matt Woollard provides a comprehensive update on the new item numbers that came into effect on 1 November 2022. Seven new MBS items have been created for initial excision of clinically...2022-11-0809 min

GP Insights – A HealthCert Education PodcastHow to integrate thread lift treatments into your practiceHow can you get started providing thread lifts in primary care? In this latest podcast, listen to Dr Helena Rosengren’s expert advice on how thread lifts can be used to address your patients’ cosmetic concerns in the primary care setting, and how you can begin to include this treatment in your service offering. In this episode of HealthCert’s GP Insights podcast, we talk about thread lifts with Dr Helena Rosengren, an experienced Skin Cancer and Cosmetic Medicine Physician based in Townsville. In the podcast, Dr Rosengren explains what thread lifts are and how they w...2022-11-0817 min

Inside AestheticsDr Jenny Kimmins - 'The Injector Diaries (Chapter 10)' #187Episode 187 hosts Dr Jenny Kimmins, a GP and Cosmetic Physician based in Melbourne, Australia. Jenny is also the Chair of the Aesthetic Medicine course run by HealthCert. Jenny joins us in the 10th Chapter of our series called 'The Injector Diaries'. These episodes feature in depth conversations, stories and experiences from injectors around the globe. Each injector brings their own unique take on things and we'll showcase every level of type of injector, from newbies to masters. We'll explore how and why they chose to inject, why they favour using certain products, look under the...2022-11-041h 27

GP Insights – A HealthCert Education PodcastQuality improvement activities for a GP practiceIn this podcast, Paul Elmslie (Founder & CEO, HealthCert Education and National Skin Cancer Centres) speaks with Narelle Davidson (Area Manager at National Skin Cancer Centres) about how to elevate the quality improvement strategies in your general practice to improve patient outcomes and deliver the best possible medical care. In the podcast, Narelle and Paul discuss software, services and training to improve the quality of your GP practice and services to ensure patients’ needs are met and their expectations are exceeded. “I think there’s been a general consensus within general practice that quality improvement activities are si...2022-10-1912 min

GP Insights – A HealthCert Education PodcastHow to use cosmeceuticals for patients’ skin health with Tania RomanoHow can cosmeceuticals help to enhance your patients’ skin health when used in combination with medical skin treatments? In this latest podcast, Professor David Wilkinson (Chief Medical Officer, National Skin Cancer Centres) speaks with Tania Romano (Scientific and Education Communications Manager, Head of Medical, SkinCeuticals) about how skin cancer doctors, GPs and other physicians can use topical skincare products as part of their medical and cosmetic medicine toolkit. In the podcast, Prof Wilkinson and Tania discuss why maintenance with topical skincare is so important for patients. They discuss the types of skin concerns physicians can manage with cos...2022-09-1318 min

GP Insights – A HealthCert Education PodcastCPD Home explained: Changes to CPD in 2023CPD accreditation is changing for doctors from 2023. In this podcast, Paul Elmslie (Founder & CEO, HealthCert Education) and Prof David Wilkinson (Chief Medical Officer, National Skin Cancer Centres) explain the upcoming changes and what doctors need to do to prepare. How is CPD changing? In the podcast, Paul and Prof Wilkinson explain how from January 2023 all doctors practising in Australia will be required to complete CPD on an annual basis rather than within a triennium. CPD will shift to hours instead of points. Each year, all doctors must complete 50 hours of CPD activities, consisting of: Minimum 12½ hours e...2022-09-0617 min

GP Insights – A HealthCert Education PodcastHow to manage acne in primary care with Dr Helena RosengrenIn this episode of HealthCert’s GP Insights podcast, we talk about acne management with Dr Helena Rosengren, an experienced Skin Cancer and Cosmetic Medicine Physician based in Townsville. In the podcast, Dr Rosengren talks about patients she typically sees presenting with acne to her primary care clinic, including the kinds of concerns these patients have. She explains how she conducts a preliminary acne consultation, and how to determine the cause of the acne. Dr Rosengren further describes the treatment options primary care physicians can offer for their patients with severe acne , and when to re...2022-08-2521 min

GP Insights – A HealthCert Education PodcastHow to implement a patient recall policy with Paul Elmslie and Narelle DavidsonIn this podcast, Paul Elmslie (Founder & CEO, HealthCert Education and National Skin Cancer Centres) speaks with Narelle Davidson (Area Manager at National Skin Cancer Centres) about how to implement a patient recall policy through the effective use of your existing medical software to ensure repeat patient visits. In the podcast, Narelle discusses the importance of patient recalls for ensuring continuity of care. It is vital that patients return to the practice for follow-up of their medical concerns so that they can be treated quickly and effectively. Additionally, it is important for patients to return to...2022-08-1215 min

GP Insights – A HealthCert Education PodcastDermal fillers in primary care with Dr Helena RosengrenIn this latest podcast, listen to Dr Helena Rosengren’s expert advice for delivering dermal fillers in primary care, including how to get started, which concerns can be treated, and how to handle adverse events and other challenges when starting out. In the podcast, Dr Rosengren discusses the patient demand for cosmetic injectables, specifically dermal fillers, and which patients she typically treats with dermal fillers in her own primary care cosmetic clinic. She explains the types of concerns these treatments can be used for and the patients who are the best candidates (plus the patients she would av...2022-07-1923 min

GP Insights – A HealthCert Education PodcastIntroducing cosmetic injectables in your primary care clinic with Dr Helena RosengrenIn this latest podcast, Dr Helena Rosengren provides practical advice for doctors wishing to get started in aesthetic medicine. She discusses her own career in this field and how she got started offering cosmetic services including injectables in her skin cancer clinic. In the podcast, Dr Rosengren takes us through her esteemed professional journey, including how she started out in cosmetic medicine and how she first added aesthetic services into her primary care practice. She discusses the kinds of treatments she regularly performs, including cosmetic injectables, and how the services blend in with her skin...2022-07-0723 min

GP Insights – A HealthCert Education PodcastImiquimod for BCC with Dr Yevgeny FilanovskyIn this latest podcast, Prof David Wilkinson (Chief Medical Officer of National Skin Cancer Centres) speaks with Dr Yevgeny (Gene) Filanovsky (a Family Physician with Cutaneous Surgery and Skin Cancer Focus at Skin Care West, Canada) about how he uses imiquimod in his practice for the treatment of BCC. Dr Filanovsky describes his work in cutaneous surgery at Skin Care West in Canada which utilises a team-based approach combining dermatologists and family physicians. This model is developing popularity in Australia too, due to a shortage of dermatologists and a high prevalence of skin cancer. Dr Filan...2022-06-2122 min

GP Insights – A HealthCert Education PodcastThe future of digital imaging for skin cancer detection with Prof Peter SoyerIn this latest podcast, Professor Peter Soyer gives a sneak peek into his presentation at the upcoming Skin & Skin Cancer Conference and Masterclasses, where he will talk about his latest groundbreaking research projects and the future of digital imaging in skin cancer detection. In the podcast, Prof Soyer talks with Professor David Wilkinson about the latest research projects underway in melanoma, including The University of Queensland Australian Centre of Excellence in Melanoma Imaging & Diagnosis IMAGE trial, the Melanoma Cohort study, and more. He speaks about how digital imaging will become a mainstay of skin cancer de...2022-06-0710 min

The GP Show#151 Skin Cancer with Professor David WilkinsonProfessor David Wilkinson is a GP and skin cancer medicine expert with two decades experience in diagnosis, treatment and surgery, and an extensive body of skin cancer research and publications. He was Dean of Medicine at The University of Queensland, and Deputy Vice-Chancellor at Macquarie University. Now, as Chief Medical Officer for National Skin Cancer Centres, Professor Wilkinson has trained over 7,000 GPs on the fundamentals of skin cancer treatment with HealthCert. Interested in lifestyle medicine and health coaching? Check out the Australasian Society of Lifestyle Medicine conference (in person and online) in Cairns July 29-31. In...2022-06-0257 min

GP Insights – A HealthCert Education PodcastContemporary management of melanoma with Prof Michael HendersonIn this latest podcast, Professor Michael Henderson (Professor of Surgery at the University of Melbourne) gives a sneak peek into his presentation at the upcoming Skin & Skin Cancer Conference and Masterclasses in Brisbane on 21-24 July 2022, where he will talk about contemporary management of melanoma. In the podcast, Prof Henderson talks with Professor David Wilkinson (Chief Medical Officer of National Skin Cancer Centres) about the big changes that are happening with melanoma management in primary care and within advanced facilities, too. Melanoma treatments are rapidly evolving and have come a long way in recent years – and t...2022-05-2015 min

GP Insights – A HealthCert Education PodcastTopical 5 fluorouracil-calcipotriol compound for actinic keratosis with Dr Yevgeny FilanovskyIn this latest podcast, Prof David Wilkinson (Chief Medical Officer of National Skin Cancer Centres) speaks with Dr Yevgeny (Gene) Filanovsky (a Family Physician with Cutaneous Surgery and Skin Cancer Focus at Skin Care West, Canada) about his extensive experience using topical 5 fluorouracil-calcipotriol compound to treat actinic keratosis. Dr Filanovsky describes how he got started in skin cancer medicine and came to work full-time in cutaneous surgery at Skin Care West, which utilises a team-based approach combining dermatologists and family physicians. It is quite unique in Canada and is one of the largest dermatology clinics in its pro...2022-05-0525 min

GP Insights – A HealthCert Education PodcastAntibiotic prophylaxis for surgical site infectionIn this latest podcast, Dr Helena Rosengren – a Skin Cancer & Aesthetic Doctor in Townsville, Queensland – gives a sneak peek into her presentation at the upcoming Skin & Skin Cancer Conference and Masterclasses in Brisbane on 21-24 July 2022, where she will talk about antibiotic prophylaxis for surgical site infection. In the podcast, Dr Rosengren talks about how she got started in skin cancer medicine after working as a general practitioner for most of her career. She describes the prevalence and management of wound infections following skin procedures. Dr Rosengren offers her expert advice for GPs on a pragmat...2022-04-2021 min

GP Insights – A HealthCert Education PodcastManaging adverse events & improving safety in aesthetic medicineIn this latest podcast, Elena Currie (Co-founder, Aesthetic MET) discusses the results of a recent aesthetics safety survey exploring adverse events experienced by practitioners performing cosmetic procedures, and highlights how these results can help improve safety standards in medical aesthetics. Elena explains how the survey provides an insight into complications that are realistically relevant to (and experienced by) peers. For example, the survey found that 26% of practitioners have experienced vascular occlusion – an adverse reaction that attracts a substantial amount of fear, considering it can be treated swiftly when recognised. In reality, only about 4% of vascular occlusions lead to...2022-03-2323 min

GP Insights – A HealthCert Education PodcastHow doctors’ percentage fees affect their incomeDo doctors’ percentage fees actually matter? In this latest episode of the HealthCert Education podcast, Paul Elmslie (Founder & CEO, HealthCert Education and National Skin Cancer Centres) speaks with Matt Woollard (Business Director, National Skin Cancer Centres) about how doctors’ percentage fee structures affect the income of both doctors and medical practices. ----more---- Speaking from their collective experience owning and managing over 30 medical practices over the past 20 years, Paul and Matt discuss the controversial topic of why “doctors’ percentages don’t matter”. In the podcast – aimed at both practice owners and doctors working within a medical prac...2022-03-1014 min

GP Insights – A HealthCert Education PodcastThe Practice Manager’s impact on the clinic’s performanceIn this latest episode of the HealthCert Education podcast, Paul Elmslie (Founder & CEO, HealthCert Education and National Skin Cancer Centres) speaks with Mark Lindley (Head of People & Culture, National Skin Cancer Centres) about the role of a Practice Manager in a medical clinic. ----more---- 2022-02-2123 min

GP Insights – A HealthCert Education PodcastImportance of getting a skin check with Dr John Hall - Conversations with Professor David WilkinsonDo you educate your patients about the importance of regular skin cancer checks? Catch this latest podcast with Prof David Wilkinson and Dr John Hall on why skin checks are essential for all Australians, and register yourself or your practice for the upcoming Australia’s National Skin Check Day to help save lives! ----more---- In this episode, Prof David Wilkinson (Chief Medical Officer, National Skin Cancer Centres) speaks with Dr John Hall (Past President, Rural Doctors Association of Australia) about the importance of getting a skin cancer check and the upcoming Australia’s National Skin Check...2022-01-1217 min

GP Insights – A HealthCert Education PodcastConversations with Professor David Wilkinson - Treating nail skin cancer with Professor Luc ThomasWelcome to this podcast series, Conversations with Professor David Wilkinson! In this episode, Prof David Wilkinson (Chief Medical Officer, National Skin Cancer Centres) speaks with Prof Luc Thomas (Professor and Chairman, Department of Dermatology, Medical University of Lyon, France) about how to manage skin cancers of the nail, with a particular focus on their treatment. ----more---- In this insightful podcast, Prof Thomas shares his expert advice and top tips on how to treat nail tumours and skin cancers of the nail. Prof Thomas speaks about the importance of conducting x-ray investigations prior to choosing a tre...2021-12-1711 min

GP Insights – A HealthCert Education PodcastConversations with Professor David Wilkinson - Diagnosing nail skin cancer with Professor Luc ThomasWelcome to this podcast series, Conversations with Professor David Wilkinson! In this episode, Prof David Wilkinson (Chief Medical Officer, National Skin Cancer Centres) speaks with Prof Luc Thomas (Professor and Chairman, Department of Dermatology, Medical University of Lyon, France) about how to manage skin cancers of the nail, with a particular focus on their diagnosis. ----more---- Prof Thomas speaks about differentiating cancers like squamous cell carcinoma and melanoma of the nail from nail fungal infections. The podcast also covers how to biopsy conditions of the nail, including how to perform dermoscopy on the nail to supp...2021-12-1017 min

GP Insights – A HealthCert Education PodcastAtopic Dermatitis in 2021 One in 10 individuals will develop eczema during their lifetime. Listen, as Dr Francis Lai presents on atopic dermatitis in 2021 to hear an update on aetiology and pathogenesis of atopic dermatitis, the general measures to treat this condition, and learn the current best-practice therapies. 2021-11-1819 min

GP Insights – A HealthCert Education PodcastRosacea: Identification and management in primary careJoin specialist Dermatologist Dr Leona Yip as she presents on the identification, causes and treatment of Rosacea in primary care. Commonly misunderstood and misdiagnosed, this widespread condition causes stress and discomfort to hundreds of thousands of people. With more and more patients turning to their GP for dermatological conditions it is imperative for health care professionals to be armed with education and knowledge on a range of conditions and how to treat them in general practice. Dr Yip will provides her recommendations and treatments for this common skin complaint and frequent presentation. She also covers the ability...2021-11-1835 min

GP Insights – A HealthCert Education PodcastAcne - Impact on quality of life & best practice managementIn this presentation tailored for GPs, Dr Ryan De Cruz, Dermatologist, shares the best practices to manage to acne. Watch to hear a patient share how his acne impacted his quality of life and learn the treatment options available. 2021-11-1830 min

GP Insights – A HealthCert Education PodcastConversations with Professor David Wilkinson - Medicare billing and recordsWelcome to this podcast series, Conversations with Professor David Wilkinson! In this episode, Prof David Wilkinson (Chief Medical Officer, National Skin Cancer Centres) speaks with Matt Woollard (Director of Business Development in Operations, National Skin Cancer Centres) about how to manage Medicare billing and records in a practice. 2021-11-1120 min

GP Insights – A HealthCert Education PodcastLipodissolve injections for submental fatIn this latest podcast, Elena Currie (Co-founder, Aesthetic MET) discusses the cosmetic uses of deoxycholic acid (also known as lipodissolve injections) for submental fat. 2021-11-1120 min

GP Insights – A HealthCert Education PodcastConversations with Professor David Wilkinson - RecruitmentWelcome to this podcast series, Conversations with Professor David Wilkinson! In this episode, Prof David Wilkinson (Chief Medical Officer, National Skin Cancer Centres) speaks with Mark Lindley (Head of People & Culture, National Skin Cancer Centres) about how to recruit staff for your medical practice. “If you get it right, it transforms [your practice]. If you get it wrong, it drags you down.” In this insightful podcast, Mark Lindley discusses the challenges of recruiting the right people for your medical practice or business, and how to overcome these challenges. Some of the...2021-10-2613 min

GP Insights – A HealthCert Education PodcastPrescribing medicinal cannabis in general practiceIn this latest podcast, Dr Gull Herzberg (Founding Board Member, ANZCCP) and Dr Orit Holtzman (Co-Founder & Vice President, ANZCCP) discuss prescribing medicinal cannabis in general practice in Australia. ----more---- In the podcast, the experienced medicinal cannabis prescribers talk about why they started prescribing medicinal cannabis in their practices – including the need to meet high patient demand – and how they began their journey to find the right education and training in Australia. The doctors speak about the significant difference medicinal cannabis has made to their practices, their patients and their everyday work. Medicinal cannabis has b...2021-10-1225 min

GP Insights – A HealthCert Education PodcastConversations with Professor David Wilkinson - Total body photographyWelcome to this podcast series, Conversations with Professor David Wilkinson! In this episode, Prof David Wilkinson (Chief Medical Officer, National Skin Cancer Centres) speaks with Dr Scott Arnold (Skin Cancer Doctor, National Skin Cancer Centres) about the use of total body photography in primary care skin cancer medicine. ----more---- Dr Scott Arnold is a dedicated Skin Cancer Doctor with a lengthy background in general practice. He has practised exclusively in skin cancer medicine since 2008 and has worked at Gardens Skin Cancer Centre in Albury, NSW since 2017. In the podcast, Dr Arnold speaks about h...2021-10-0526 min

GP Insights – A HealthCert Education PodcastLED light therapy for wound healing and acne with Dr Di KingIn this episode, Prof David Wilkinson (Chief Medical Officer, National Skin Cancer Centres) speaks with Dr Di King (Skin Cancer & Aesthetic Medicine Doctor, National Skin Cancer Centres) about the use of LED light therapy for acne and for wound healing after skin cancer surgery. ----more---- Having provided LED light therapy in her practice for the past 10 years, Dr Di King shares her expertise on the use of LED light therapy for acne and wound management in the primary care setting, particularly for skin cancer and aesthetic medicine practices. Dr King is a primary...2021-10-0121 min

GP Insights – A HealthCert Education PodcastOverfilled Syndrome with Elena Currie, Co-founder of Aesthetic METIn this latest podcast, Elena Currie (Co-founder, Aesthetic MET) discusses "overfilled syndrome" - a phenomenon in which patients treated with dermal fillers receive too much product, resulting in an unnatural and "overfilled" appearance. ----more---- There is not a lot of current literature around the problem of overfilled syndrome, but it is certainly a real problem among some patients. Overfilled faces are commonly seen among patients who have undergone multiple dermal filler procedures, resulting in volume overload in the mid-face, forehead, chin and nose. In the podcast, Elena talks about key misconceptions held by...2021-09-2218 min

GP Insights – A HealthCert Education PodcastMedicinal Cannabis in Australia with Dr Orit Holtzman, Vice President of the Australian and New Zealand College of Cannabinoid PractitionersIn this latest podcast, Dr Orit Holtzman – Vice-President of the Australian & New Zealand College of Cannabinoid Practitioners (ANZCCP) – explores the grounds for prescribing medicinal cannabis in Australia, including the common challenges faced by primary care doctors and how to overcome them. In the podcast, Dr Holtzman talks about her own journey applying medicinal cannabis into her day to day medical practice, including the “not so easy” step of becoming a cannabis prescriber in Australia. She describes how she put it in the “too hard basket” – a common sentiment among many practitioners in Australia – until some of her patients began ask...2021-09-0924 min

GP Insights – A HealthCert Education PodcastManaging poor staff performance with Mark LindleyDo you struggle with poor staff performance in your medical practice? This latest podcast looks at intervention strategies for managing poor performance and improving staff behaviours, with Prof David Wilkinson and Mark Lindley. In the podcast, Mark outlines what is meant by poor performance, including behavioural problems. He discusses some of the shortfalls in communication that can lead to tasks being poorly executed, and how managers can sit down with their staff to identify what needs to be achieved, how it should be achieved, how the outcome will be measured, and when the outcome will be measured.2021-08-1921 min

GP Insights – A HealthCert Education PodcastDaylight photodynamic therapy as a front-line treatment for actinic keratosisIn this episode, Prof David Wilkinson (Deputy Vice-Chancellor at Macquarie University) speaks with Dr Francis Tan – a dedicated Skin Cancer Doctor who has practised in the field since 1994 – about daylight photodynamic therapy as a front-line treatment for actinic keratosis. In the podcast, Dr Tan speaks about his own experiences as a dedicated skin cancer practitioner over the past three decades, including the reasons he embarked in the field: namely, he liked working with his hands, and the immediacy of diagnosing and curing his patients of their ailments. ----more---- The podcast further explores daylight photo...2021-08-0425 min

GP Insights – A HealthCert Education PodcastIntegrating aesthetic services into a skin cancer practiceIn this episode, Professor David Wilkinson (Deputy Vice-Chancellor at Macquarie University) speaks with Dr Stephen Wassall – who works as a Skin Cancer & Aesthetic Medicine Doctor in a dedicated primary care clinic in New South Wales – about his journey integrating aesthetic services into a skin cancer or primary care practice. In the podcast, Dr Wassall speaks about how he started out pursuing his interest in skin cancer and aesthetic medicine, evolving from a general practitioner to a subspecialist in these fields. He discusses how his practice operates in terms of skin cancer procedures, onward referrals, and the scope of s...2021-07-1919 min

GP Insights – A HealthCert Education PodcastDelayed Inflammatory Reactions - Elena Currie, Co-founder, Aesthetic METIn this latest podcast, Elena Currie (Co-founder, Aesthetic MET) talks about delayed inflammatory reactions, including what causes them, what symptoms patients can experience, and how long after treatment the symptoms may appear. ----more---- Inflammatory reactions are immune responses to certain aesthetic treatments. Symptoms most commonly include moderate to severe swelling in the treatment area and surrounding tissue, and inflammatory nodule formations. Some energy-based treatments such as lasers and radio-frequency devices can trigger significant swelling post-treatment. Injectable therapies like fillers and collagen stimulators can cause inflammatory nodule formations quite quickly after...2021-07-0115 min

GP Insights – A HealthCert Education PodcastConversations with Prof David Wilkinson, Episode 8 - Mr Paul ElmslieIn the podcast, Paul discusses the key challenges faced by doctors outside of their clinical work when they own and manage a medical practice. One of these challenges includes human resources, especially the recruitment of good doctors within the practice, managing staff conflicts, and building an effective support team of nurses, reception and clinical staff who will help with the day-to-day running of the clinic. Paul discusses how doctors can approach the hiring, leading and managing of other doctors within their practice, as well as Practice Managers, receptionists, nurses, and other clinical staff. ...2021-06-1419 min

GP Insights – A HealthCert Education PodcastMedicinal Cannabis FAQs: Evidence for medicinal cannabisWith the launch of our new online Professional Diploma of Medicinal Cannabis program – the first university-reviewed program in medicinal cannabis for doctors in Australia – Dr Joe Kosterich recently held an insightful webinar on the uses and benefits of medicinal cannabis in primary care. To address the significant number of questions that arose from this webinar, we have compiled a four-part FAQ series with Dr Kosterich. In the final podcast in the four-part series, Dr Kosterich answers your most common questions about the evidence surrounding the use of medicinal cannabis in primary care (and so much more!). ...2021-06-0112 min

GP Insights – A HealthCert Education PodcastConversations with Prof David Wilkinson, Episode 7 - Mr Mark LindleyIn the podcast, Mark speaks about the melting pot of personalities, influences and behaviours in the workplace. He covers some of the ways practice owners and managers can prevent staff issues before they arise. This can be particularly through optimising communication channels and remembering that all employees come to work each day for the betterment of their patients. ----more---- Mark discusses the most common problems practice managers will encounter in human resources, including: Communication style Workflow Clashing emotions The podcast delves deeper into these common problems and offers some solutions practice managers can...2021-05-3119 min

GP Insights – A HealthCert Education PodcastConversations with Prof David Wilkinson, Episode 6 - Mr Paul ElmslieWhen utilising a medical service, patients are very discerning about time management and are focused on getting the best care in the shortest timeframe and at the more affordable price. Realistically, patient complaints are a common occurrence in the majority of medical practices. In this podcast, Paul talks about the most common reason for patient complaints (including the doctor running late and poor communication) and how doctors and practice managers can best manage these complaints. ----more---- There are two types of complaints: those that are voiced inside the clinic and those that are...2021-05-1918 min

GP Insights – A HealthCert Education PodcastConversations with Prof David Wilkinson, Episode 5 - Prof Michael HendersonWelcome to this podcast series, Conversations with Professor David Wilkinson! In this episode, Professor David Wilkinson (Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Macquarie University) speaks with Professor Michael Henderson (Deputy Director; Division of Cancer Surgery, Tumour Stream Director; Melanoma and Skin, Peter Mac) about the current landscape of melanoma management. ----more---- Prof Henderson talks about how the treatment of melanoma has significantly changed not just over his career, but even in the past few years. He speaks about the options now available to patients with advanced metastatic melanoma – treatments that offer more hope than ever before and can dramatically imp...2021-05-0624 min

GP Insights – A HealthCert Education PodcastAesthetic consultations - Psychological conditions & body dysmorphia - Elena CurrieIn this latest podcast, Elena Currie (Co-founder, Aesthetic MET) talks about aesthetic consultations and how to manage the problem of psychological conditions and body dysmorphia among your patients. ----more---- A psychological focus is crucial to identify the drivers for patients wanting cosmetic procedures and to assess whether they are doing it for the right reasons. In the podcast, Elena talks about what body dysmorphia is and why it’s important for medical practitioners to keep it in mind as part of every aesthetic consultation. Body dysmorphia is an imagined defect or a co...2021-05-0315 min

GP Insights – A HealthCert Education PodcastMedicinal Cannabis FAQs: Side effects & limitations of medicinal cannabisWith the launch of our new online Professional Diploma of Medicinal Cannabis program – the first university-reviewed program in medicinal cannabis for doctors in Australia – Dr Joe Kosterich recently held an insightful webinar on the uses and benefits of medicinal cannabis in primary care. To address the significant number of questions that arose from this webinar, we have compiled a four-part FAQ series with Dr Kosterich. In the third podcast in the series, Dr Kosterich answers your most common questions about the implications, side effects and limitations of medicinal cannabis (and so much more!). ----more---- Dr J...2021-05-0113 min

GP Insights – A HealthCert Education PodcastConversations with Professor David Wilkinson, Episode 4 - Mr Paul ElmslieWelcome to this podcast series, Conversations with Professor David Wilkinson! In this episode, Professor David Wilkinson (Deputy Vice-Chancellor at Macquarie University) speaks with Paul Elmslie (Founder and CEO of HealthCert Education and the National Skin Cancer Centres) about a key part of a successful medical business: people. ----more---- About Presenters Professor David Wilkinson is Deputy Vice-Chancellor at Macquarie University. He is a registered general practitioner and public health medicine specialist. Since 2004, Professor Wilkinson’s clinical work has focused on skin cancer medicine in primary care. He has published research papers on the topic, desig...2021-04-1922 min

GP Insights – A HealthCert Education PodcastCosmetic injectables, adverse reactions & practitioners support - Elena CurrieIn this insightful podcast, Elena Currie (Co-founder, Aesthetic MET) talks about cosmetic injectables, adverse reactions, and how medical practitioners can get support with managing complications. In the podcast, Elena describes the current market for cosmetic procedures in Australia – particularly injectable procedures like dermal fillers and anti-wrinkle injections – and how this impacts practitioners and patients. ----more---- Elena discusses the possible adverse reactions and side effects of cosmetic injectables, including blindness and interaction with adjacent muscles, and the actual risk of these adverse events occurring. She also talks about complications like vascular occlusions and delayed infl...2021-04-0824 min

GP Insights – A HealthCert Education PodcastMedicinal Cannabis FAQs: Conditions medicinal cannabis can treatWith the launch of our new online Professional Diploma of Medicinal Cannabis program – the first university-reviewed program in medicinal cannabis for doctors in Australia – Dr Joe Kosterich recently held an insightful webinar on the uses and benefits of medicinal cannabis in primary care. To address the significant number of questions that arose from this webinar, we have compiled a four-part FAQ series with Dr Kosterich. In the second podcast in the series, Dr Kosterich answers your most common questions about conditions medicinal cannabis can treat in primary care (and so much more!). ----more---- Dr Jo...2021-04-0110 min

GP Insights – A HealthCert Education PodcastConversations with Professor David Wilkinson, Episode 3 - Dr Jeremy HudsonWelcome to our podcast series on medical business management, Conversations with Professor David Wilkinson! In this episode, Professor David Wilkinson (Deputy Vice-Chancellor at Macquarie University) speaks with Dr Jeremy Hudson (Skin Cancer Doctor and Chair of Dermatology SI RACGP) about the current landscape of skin cancer care, including digital imaging and its impact on the work of GPs and skin cancer doctors. Prof Wilkinson and Dr Hudson discuss how skin cancer care has changed recently and how it functions in practice today. Dr Hudson explains that the entire basis of detecting skin cancer is seeing a patient f...2021-03-2924 min

GP Insights – A HealthCert Education PodcastConversations with Professor David Wilkinson, Episode 2 - Mr Paul ElmslieWelcome to our podcast series on medical business management, Conversations with Professor David Wilkinson! In this episode, Professor David Wilkinson (Deputy Vice-Chancellor at Macquarie University) speaks with Paul Elmslie (Founder and CEO of HealthCert Education and the National Skin Cancer Centres) about how to deliver a really high quality skin cancer service for your patients and measure patient satisfaction. Prof Wilkinson and Paul speak about how this goes beyond the standard clinical care provided by general practitioners and primary care doctors. ----more---- In everything we do, we expect good quality products and services – wh...2021-03-1612 min

GP Insights – A HealthCert Education PodcastMedicinal Cannabis FAQs: Prescribing medicinal cannabis in primary careWith the launch of our new online Professional Diploma of Medicinal Cannabis program – the first university-reviewed program in medicinal cannabis for doctors in Australia – Dr Joe Kosterich recently held an insightful podcast on the uses and benefits of medicinal cannabis in primary care. To address the significant number of questions that arose from this webinar, we have compiled a four-part FAQ series with Dr Kosterich. In the first podcast in the series, Dr Kosterich answers your most common questions about prescribing medicinal cannabis in primary care (and so much more!). ----more---- Dr Joe Koste...2021-03-1527 min

GP Insights – A HealthCert Education PodcastCardiovascular nutrition with Dr Hannah Mayr - Medical Nutrition ManagementDr Hannah Mayr – Assistant Professor at Bond University and one of the expert presenters of the HealthCert Advanced Certificate of Medical Nutrition Management – delivers an insightful podcast on nutrition and dietary patterns and their role in cardiovascular disease (CVD) prevention and management. In the podcast, Dr Mayr explains how a dietary pattern approach to CVD management differs from a traditional approach. ----more---- Dietary approaches towards CVD management have typically taken a nutrient-based focus, like lowering saturated fats or reducing sodium in the diet, or a focus on specific food groups, like vegetables. Often these...2021-03-0111 min

GP Insights – A HealthCert Education PodcastConversations with Professor David Wilkinson, Episode 1 - Mr Paul ElmslieIn the podcast, Paul covers how medical practitioners might go about setting up skin cancer services in an existing general practice setting or subspecialised clinic. Paul talks about what an ideal skin cancer service might look like, focusing on how to achieve early diagnosis and management of skin cancer and having conversations with patients in primary care about their skin cancer risk. He also discusses the differences between standalone skin cancer facilities versus skin cancer services delivered within a general practice, and how this has changed over the years. ----more---- When providing skin...2021-02-2313 min

GP Insights – A HealthCert Education PodcastNon-diet approach with Christine Turner - Medical Nutrition ManagementIn the podcast, Christina explains what the non-diet approach to weight management actually means and how it works. The non-diet approach is a set of strategies that medical professionals can use to support patients in their healthcare, with an overall aim of helping patients to improve their health without necessarily changing their body weight. The non-diet approach has a strong focus on supporting patients to eat a wide variety of foods to achieve nutritional quality, rather than prescribing meal plans or portion sizes for weight loss. ----more---- About presenter - Christina Turner Christina also talks...2021-02-0818 min

GP Insights – A HealthCert Education PodcastWeek 8 - COVID-19 Management Advice with Paul Elmslie and Kelly ChardIn this podcast, accountant specialist Kelly Chard and Paul Elmslie (Founder and CEO of National Skin Cancer Centres and HealthCert Education) provide expert advice for doctors on tax planning, reviewing your trading structure, and starting the new financial year with the right tools. ----more---- Some of the topics covered in this podcast include: Why there’s never been a better time for planning Easy end of financial year tax planning checklist Structure checkpoint pre 30 June Setting up your financial systems for optimal efficiency from 1 July 2020-05-1533 min

GP Insights – A HealthCert Education PodcastWeek 6 - COVID19 Management Advice with Paul Elmslie and Sharon SykesIn this podcast, Dr Sharon Sykes (a GP with a special interest in Women’s Health) and Paul Elmslie (Founder and CEO of National Skin Cancer Centres and HealthCert Education) provide a guide for GPs in screening and supporting victims of domestic violence. ----more---- Some of the topics covered in this podcast include: The statistics of domestic violence during times of COVID-19 Why has their been an increase in domestic violence? As a GP, how can you help? What is your role? Prevention Early identification Responding to disclosures Follow up and support Why don’t vic...2020-05-0134 min

GP Insights – A HealthCert Education PodcastWeek 5 - COVID19 Management Advice with Paul Elmslie - Guide to TeleHealth consultations in general practiceIn this podcast, Paul Elmslie (Founder and CEO of National Skin Cancer Centres and HealthCert Education) provides an expert guide to telehealth consultations in general practice. ----more---- The podcast covers: What is telehealth? Australian government guidelines Methods of delivering telehealth Billing options: Private and MBS Case study: National Skin Repair Centres Getting started in your practice 2020-04-2334 min

GP Insights – A HealthCert Education PodcastWeek 4 - COVID19 Management Advice with Paul Elmslie and Ben WilliamsIn this podcast, Paul Elmslie (Founder and CEO of National Skin Cancer Centres and HealthCert Education) and Ben Williams (COO, Medical and Surgical Requisites) offer expert advice on how to save money and time on medical consumables and equipment in your practice, including how to do a health check of your clinic’s bottom line. 2020-04-1727 min

GP Insights – A HealthCert Education PodcastWeek 3 - COVID-19 Management Advice with Paul Elmslie and Stephen PriceIn this Podcast, Paul Elmslie (Founder and CEO of National Skin Cancer Centres and HealthCert Education) and insurance expert Stephen Price offer advice on the right insurance protection for you and your practice in times of COVID-19. ----more---- The Podcast covers: Does your insurance policy cover you for COVID-19? Do you have the right income protection cover / life insurance? Who is and isn’t covering pandemics? Which insurers should you consider at this stage? Reassurance for existing policy holders. How to claim: Benefits in your policy you may be unaware of. Standard contracts vs pr...2020-04-0932 min

GP Insights – A HealthCert Education PodcastWeek 2 - COVID-19 Clinical Update with Professor David WilkinsonProfessor David Wilkinson – Deputy Vice-Chancellor at Macquarie University, general practitioner, public health medicine specialist and epidemiologist – provides a clinical update and advice on the current COVID-19 situation. As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to unfold, we are here to support medical professionals facing challenging circumstances on the frontline. 2020-03-3041 min

GP Insights – A HealthCert Education PodcastWeek 1 - COVID-19 Management Advice with Paul Elmslie 2020-03-2727 min

GP Insights – A HealthCert Education PodcastWeek 1 - COVID-19 Clinical Update with Professor David WilkinsonProfessor David Wilkinson – Deputy Vice-Chancellor at Macquarie University, general practitioner, public health medicine specialist and epidemiologist – provides a clinical update and advice on the current COVID-19 situation. As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to unfold, we are here to support medical professionals facing challenging circumstances on the frontline. 2020-03-2622 min

GP Insights – A HealthCert Education PodcastE6 - 30 years of Dermoscopy with Assistant Professor Andreas Blum and Professor Peter SoyerThe final episode in our ’30 years of dermoscopy’ podcast series features two luminaries in the world of dermoscopy and skin cancer medicine, Associate Professor Andreas Blum and Professor H. Peter Soyer. Both speakers are internationally recognised for their contributions to their field and we are excited to share their perspectives. ----more---- Associate Professor Andreas Blum from the University of Tübingen in Germany is known as a leader and developer in the diagnosis, surgical treatment and prevention of skin cancers. He shares his recollections from his career, articulating that although a dermatoscope is simple to use, it h...2019-12-2813 min

GP Insights – A HealthCert Education PodcastE5 - 30 years of Dermoscopy with world leading experts Oliver Heine and Associate Professor Iris ZalaudekWhat are the origins of the first hand-held dermatoscope? In today’s podcast – the fifth in our ’30 years of Dermoscopy’ series – we hear from the grandson of inventor Helmut A. Heine, Oliver Heine. Joining him in this episode is the distinguished President of the International Dermoscopy Society, Associate Professor Iris Zalaudek. ----more---- Oliver Heine, President and CEO of Heine Optotechnik, shares the story behind the development of the Heine DELTA 10, which resulted from his grandparents’ experiences in 1988. Listen to his riveting account of the genesis of the revolutionary hand-hand dermatoscope, an instrument that has eternally changed the der...2019-12-2618 min

Think Big Act Small048: Culture Lessons - Do you document your culture with an inspiring culture library or memory bank?This solo episode explores the final item (#19) on the 'Culture Is Everything' checklist: Do you document your culture with an inspiring culture library or memory bank? There are so many wins, challenges, smiles, tears and lessons learned while growing a team with a strong culture; we need to document these memories as we go. I recommend you create an annual culture book (a yearbook dedicated to your team) just like these examples: The Physio Co - 2019 Culture Book The Physio Co - 2018 Culture Book She Maps HealthCert Zappos Last thing - stay tuned...2019-12-2011 min

GP Insights – A HealthCert Education PodcastE4 - 30 years of Dermoscopy with Professor Giuseppe ArgenzianoDermoscopy is certainly a global field, with many of its key players based in locations across the world. This week’s episode of ’30 years of Dermoscopy’ proves that is the case with speakers Professor Giuseppe Argenziano (Italy) and Thorsten Trotzenberg (USA) outlining their distinct experiences, one as an academic and the other as a medical product developer. ----more---- Professor Giuseppe Argenziano, from the Second University of Naples, is widely known as one of the founding fathers of dermoscopy. In his fascinating discussion, he shares his incredible formative experiences with dermoscopy and provides a unique insight into t...2019-12-1713 min

GP Insights – A HealthCert Education Podcast30 years of Dermoscopy with world leading expertsOur journey exploring the fascinating 30-year history of dermoscopy continues this week with episode three. We are fortunate to have engaged the esteemed Professor Harald Kittler from the Medical University of Vienna in Austria and Associate Professor Caterina Longo from the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia in Italy to discuss their involvement with dermoscopy. ----more---- Both speakers offer their unique viewpoints and advice on dermoscopy, with Professor Kittler recounting his very early experiences with the technology during its development phase as a huge stereo microscope at the Medical University of Vienna in 1986. Associate Professor...2019-12-1010 min

GP Insights – A HealthCert Education Podcast30 years of Dermoscopy with world leading expertsIn this week’s episode, we continue our series celebrating the 30-year history of dermoscopy. Each episode features global leaders in the field of dermoscopy speaking about this vital piece of equipment that has forever changed the landscape of skin cancer diagnosis. We are excited to share with you the experiences of two renowned dermatologists and academics in this episode: Professors Luc Thomas and Cliff Rosendahl. ----more---- Professor Luc Thomas is the Chairman of the Department of Dermatology at the Medical University of Lyon in France, and is well regarded for his specific and deep ex...2019-12-0212 min

GP Insights – A HealthCert Education Podcast30 years of DermoscopyWelcome to our series of podcasts celebrating the 30-year history of dermoscopy! This series features a number of leaders in the field, each of whom provide a short summary of how they have used dermoscopy in their practice, the impact it has had, and their thoughts about the future of this technology. ----more---- In this short podcast, Professor Ashfaq Marghoob – a dermatologist from the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York and a presenter of the HealthCert Certificate Courses in Dermoscopy – provides a fascinating insight into his own experiences and journey with dermoscopy. Starting at t...2019-11-2512 min