GP Insights – A HealthCert Podcast

In 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 [https://www.instagram.com/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 work as a Skin Cancer Doctor compares to practising as a generalist, and what he enjoys about his work. * How he came to buy his skin cancer clinic. * Important factors to consider when purchasing a skin cancer clinic. * Challenges he has faced in operating the clinic. * How he balances patient care with the business and admin aspects of running a clinic. * How his clinic stays up to date with advancements in skin cancer detection and treatment. * Common pitfalls and mistakes he sees other clinic owners make (and that he has made himself) and how can they be avoided. * Rewarding aspects of owning and operating a skin cancer clinic. * Advice for doctors looking to start/buy their own skin cancer practice.

Did 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 managing mental health issues in the primary care setting. * The process for ensuring patients presenting for the first time with a mental health concern receive the right support, from initial consultation to ongoing care. * How GPs collaborate with psychologists, psychiatrists, and other mental health professionals. * How telehealth has impacted mental health consultations, especially post-pandemic. * The main challenges for patients in accessing mental health care. * The biggest challenges for GPs when dealing with mental health presentations. * Advice for GPs who would like to pursue a special interest in mental health.

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 [https://www.growth-md.com/]) 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 navigating GP payroll tax complexities.  Hear all this and much more in the full podcast below, and join us for the next episode when we deep-dive into the new payroll tax regulations on a state-by-state basis.

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.