GP Insights – A HealthCert Podcast

In 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 [https://www.healthcert.com/]. 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 [https://www.littlegreenpharma.com/]. In the podcast, Paul and Joe explore: * Myths and misconceptions surrounding medical cannabis. * Conditions and symptoms medical cannabis can help manage. * Potential risks and side effects associated with medical cannabis use. * The difference between THC and CBD. * How to determine appropriate dosages of medical cannabis for a patient. * Safe methods of consumption. * What doctors need to do if they want to start prescribing medical cannabis to their patients in Australia. * Tips and advice for practitioners who are new to this field.

Tune 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 [https://www.healthcert.com/]. 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 [https://www.kbaesthetix.com/]. In the podcast, Kelly and Paul explore: * What inspired Kelly to pursue cosmetic injectables as part of her own practice. * The essential qualifications or certifications a practitioner requires to be able to perform cosmetic injectable treatments in Australia. * The process of getting started with cosmetic injectables. * Kelly's top tips for practitioners interested in adding cosmetic injectables to their service offering. * Kelly's insights into building a successful practice centred around cosmetic injectables. * Some of the common challenges, safety issues, or risks that a practitioner might face when starting to offer cosmetic injectables in their practice. * How the rules and regulations surrounding cosmetic injectables have recently changed in Australia, and what this means for practitioners. * How practitioners can stay up to date with advancements in techniques or changes to regulations. * Insights into how practitioners can manage patient expectations and ensure they have a positive experience with cosmetic injectables. * Kelly's advice for practitioners who are new to this field.

In 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 order around payroll tax.

In 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 [https://www.kbaesthetix.com/]. In the podcast, Kelly and Paul explore: * Common complications that doctors may encounter with cosmetic injectables, and how they can be prevented or minimised. * Kelly's personal experiences encountering a complication from anti-wrinkle injections and dermal fillers and how she managed it effectively. * General guidelines and key steps for doctors to follow when facing a potential vascular occlusion or other complications. * Potential implications for doctors from a legal perspective if a complication arises from an injectables treatment, and how physicians can safeguard themselves from legal issues. * The importance of documentation in the management of cosmetic injectables complications, and what doctors should include in their records to safeguard themselves and their patients. * Best practices for aftercare following anti-wrinkle injections and dermal filler treatments, and how doctors can educate their patients to ensure proper post-treatment care. * Strategies to effectively manage patient expectations prior to administering cosmetic injectables, and how doctors can ensure patients have realistic goals for their treatments. * How to maintain open communication and maintain your reputation to ensure patients continue to trust your expertise and return for future treatments even after the unfortunate event of a complication. * Kelly's advice for doctors who are new to the field to minimise the risk of complications and enhance patient satisfaction and safety in their practice.

In 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 [https://www.kbaesthetix.com/]. This podcast is the second part of a two-part series. If you missed part one, catch up here: Filler fatigue (part 1): Navigating the overfilled face [https://www.healthcert.com/blog/filler-fatigue-part-1] This episode focuses on the impact of filler fatigue on patients' satisfaction and emotional well-being, including the psychological aspects of aesthetic treatments; how overfilled facial features can lead to patient dissatisfaction; and techniques for managing patient expectations, providing realistic outcomes, and delivering aesthetically pleasing results that go beyond simply injecting more filler. In the podcast, Kelly and Paul explore: * What "filler fatigue" is and why it is important to address this concern among patients. * Commonness of overfilling in facial aesthetics procedures and the potential consequences for patients. * How to manage patient expectations regarding the outcomes of dermal filler treatments. * Risks and potential complications associated with overfilling facial features. * Techniques injectors can use to assess patients' emotional readiness for dermal filler treatments. * Long-term effects of overfilled facial features and how to prevent them. * Facial features/areas that are more prone to filler fatigue and how to handle these areas effectively. * The role of facial symmetry and balance in achieving satisfactory results. * Kelly's advice for fellow injectors to ensure patient satisfaction and emotional well-being while minimising filler fatigue.