HealthCert Insights – A Podcast for Doctors, Nurses and Healthcare Professionals
Health, Fitness & Longevity
About
Presented by HealthCert with global leaders and experienced GPs, episodes feature practical advice for busy GPs on how to treat with confidence and grow their practice.
Episodes
- Where GPs get exposed in routine skin cancer checks
This episode discusses potential risks for General Practitioners (GPs) during routine skin cancer consultations. It highlights how billing, documentation, and patient expectations can create exposure, offering insights for maintaining defe…
- Iron deficiency in general practice: HealthCert GP Update, 2026
This HealthCert GP Update covers the diagnosis, treatment, and management of iron deficiency in general practice, with a focus on iron infusions, including procedural steps and billing. Dr Simone Gonzo provides a practical overview for GPs…
- Skin cancer vigilance in aesthetic practice
Dr Dianne King and NP Kelly Beasy discuss skin cancer vigilance in aesthetic practice, emphasizing the need for structured skin assessment and lesion recognition to avoid misdiagnosing or altering potentially cancerous lesions with aesthet…
- A roadmap from skin cancer GP to aesthetic practice
Dr Jimmy Wang details his career progression from a skin cancer GP to an aesthetic practitioner, highlighting the clinical and business considerations involved in the transition. The episode covers skill alignment, patient demand, business…
- Beyond “general” practice: How GPs build depth across multiple areas
General practitioner Dr. Anoop Jalota and operations expert Matt Woollard explore the evolving landscape of general practice. They discuss how GPs are developing expertise in specific clinical areas, driven by patient demand and shifting w…
- Consent in aesthetic medicine: What actually protects you?
This episode discusses the nuances of consent in aesthetic medicine, highlighting that the quality of consent, not just its presence, is crucial for clinician protection. Solicitor David Gardner and NP Kelly Beasy examine how documentation…
- What actually builds your skin cancer diagnostic skills over time?
A/Prof Tony Dicker and A/Prof John Pyne discuss how diagnostic accuracy in skin cancer detection improves with deliberate, repeated exposure to suspicious lesions, leading to better pattern recognition. They highlight the importance of a G…
- From referring to performing: The real ROI of procedural upskilling
This HealthCert Insights podcast episode features practice operations expert Matt Woollard and GP Dr Raj Selvarajan discussing the return on investment for GPs who bring procedures in-house. They explore the shift from referring procedures…
- Melanoma pathophysiology, UVA exposure and prevention
Professor Pascale Guitera explains melanoma pathophysiology, focusing on UVA exposure and prevention. The discussion covers UV index interpretation, photoprotection, sunscreen use, and Australian screening principles relevant to general pr…
- Menopause treatments in general practice: HealthCert GP Update, 2026
Dr Simone Gonzo provides a practical overview of hormonal and non-hormonal menopause treatments for general practitioners. The discussion covers safe prescription of MHT, managing risks, non-hormonal alternatives, and consultation strategi…
- Expert tips for improving hair disorder diagnosis
Dr. Ahmed Kazmi offers practical strategies for diagnosing hair and scalp disorders in primary care, focusing on examination techniques, key history questions, trichoscopy use, and differentiating common hair loss causes.
- When and how to introduce aesthetic devices into your clinic
Nurse Practitioner Kelly Beasy and Registered Nurse Chloe Newman discuss the decision-making process for introducing aesthetic devices into a clinic. They cover the timing, strategy, and integration of devices, common mistakes, and financi…
- ADHD management in QLD general practice: HealthCert GP Update, 2026
Queensland GPs gain the authority to prescribe stimulant medication for adult ADHD from December 1, 2025. Dr. Simone Gonzo explains the new framework for diagnosis, management, and review of adult ADHD in general practice, covering clinica…
- Tutorial for deep sutures behind the knee
A/Prof Tony Dicker demonstrates a technique for closing thin skin behind the knee using deep sutures, addressing challenges in tight areas. This tutorial is relevant for practitioners facing difficult closures on the knee, calf, or shin.
- Hair loss in primary care: Training, pitfalls & transplant realities
NP Kelly Beasy and Dr Raj Selvarajan discuss managing hair loss in primary care, focusing on clinician upskilling, integrating hair services into general practice, common mistakes, patient selection, and the practicalities of hair transpla…
- Dr Moz's path into skin cancer medicine
Dr Mostafa Khalafalla shares his journey into skin cancer medicine, detailing how experiences in obstetrics, emergency medicine, and general practice shaped his career. He highlights the impact of dermoscopy on diagnostics, the balance bet…
- A pragmatic approach to facial closure in frail patients
A/Prof Tony Dicker explains a pragmatic approach to facial closure in frail elderly patients with skin cancer, detailing clinical reasoning, diagnosis, and practical closure planning for cheek defects.
- Hair loss: Why early diagnosis & ethical care matter
In this episode, NP Kelly Beasy and Dr. Raj Selvarajan explore hair loss from a clinical, evidence-based perspective, focusing on diagnosis, timing, and ethical management rather than quick cosmetic fixes.
- Mohs surgery and how it fits into everyday skin cancer practice
A/Prof Tony Dicker explains Mohs surgery, a precise tool for skin cancer excision, contrasting it with standard methods. The discussion covers its use in specific situations like poorly defined tumors, difficult anatomical sites, and when…
- Collagen stimulators, clinical standards, and the regulatory maze
Naomi Grayson joins HealthCert to discuss the development of collagen-stimulating treatments, the importance of skin quality in aesthetic practice, and the Australian regulatory environment for cosmetic products, including topical treatmen…
- GPs in skin cancer surgery: When to cut and when to refer
This episode of Life by a Thousand Cuts features A/Prof Tony Dicker discussing the decision-making process for GPs performing skin cancer surgery. It covers when to manage in-house versus refer, considering factors such as local anaestheti…
- Medical and 3D nipple tattooing: Restoring confidence after cancer
This episode features paramedical tattooist Aleisha Gannon discussing the specialized field of 3D nipple tattooing for women recovering from breast cancer. Gannon explains the challenges of tattooing reconstructed skin, the importance of t…
- Local anaesthesia in skin cancer surgery: What the evidence says
This episode discusses the evidence for lignocaine dosing and concentrations in skin cancer surgery. It reviews studies comparing standard and diluted formulations, examines safety limits, and provides practical takeaways for clinicians re…
- Nurse-Melanographer model: Essential insights for GPs & nurses
This episode of HealthCert Insights discusses the Nurse–Melanographer model, an approach to managing skin cancer demand in primary care. It features insights from Matt Woollard on how this model improves clinic capacity, patient access, an…
- When and how to use secondary intention healing under new MBS changes
Recent Medicare updates clarify coverage for secondary intention healing in skin cancer management. A/Prof Tony Dicker explains implications for GPs and skin cancer doctors, using a case study to illustrate the clinical workflow and outcom…
- Can curettage alone be curative for skin cancer?
A/Prof Tony Dicker reviews a Dermatologic Surgery study on five-year recurrence rates for curettage-only treatment of keratinocyte carcinomas, comparing it to surgery, cautery, and topical therapies.
- Understanding & expanding your scope of practice in aesthetic medicine
Kelly Beasy explains scope of practice in aesthetic medicine on HealthCert's The Aesthetic Shift podcast. She covers how scope evolves with education and competence, and its importance for patient safety and legal compliance.
- Managing actinic keratosis in primary care: Diagnosis to prevention
Dr John O’Bryen provides a presentation on diagnosing, managing, and preventing actinic keratosis in primary care. The discussion covers best practice strategies, evidence-based approaches, optimizing healing after procedures, and preventa…
- Billing strategies for new MBS changes: HealthCert GP Update, 2025
This HealthCert GP Update discusses the 2025 Medicare Benefits Schedule changes impacting women's health and chronic disease management. Dr Simone Gonzo explains how to use new item numbers for menopause health assessments and chronic cond…
- SPF testing: What GPs should know about sunscreen controversies
This episode discusses controversies surrounding sunscreen SPF testing, noting that variations in results do not necessarily indicate a product is unsafe. A/Prof Tony Dicker explains Australia's strict regulations and the role of GPs in re…
- Where aesthetic medicine meets women’s health: A GP’s perspective
Dr. Amanda Sabel, a GP and aesthetic practitioner, shares insights on combining women's health with aesthetic medicine, focusing on perimenopause and holistic patient care. The discussion covers under-recognized aspects of menopause in cli…
- Glue vs Sutures: What makes the better scar?
This episode reviews a study comparing wound closure with glue versus sutures, examining scar quality over 12 months. A/Prof Tony Dicker discusses the study's findings, influencing factors like tissue reactivity and anatomical site, and th…
- Talking surgical margins with Dr Ian Katz
A/Prof Tony Dicker speaks with Dr Ian Katz about surgical margins in skin cancer management on HealthCert Insights. They discuss the difference between clinical and histological margins, the variability in measurement, and the importance o…
- Gestational Diabetes: HealthCert GP Update, 2025
This HealthCert GP Update discusses the 2025 ADIPS Consensus Recommendations for gestational diabetes, outlining changes for GPs in screening and management. It covers distinguishing overt diabetes from GDM, early screening for high-risk p…
- One nurse's journey from solo practitioner to aesthetics clinic owner
Nurse Practitioner Kelly McChord shares her journey from solo aesthetics practice to owning multiple clinics, detailing lessons learned in business sustainability, staff management, and the importance of skills over equipment.
- Avoiding nerve injury in skin cancer surgery
In this HealthCert Insights episode, A/Prof Tony Dicker explains how to avoid nerve injury during skin cancer surgery, covering the accessory nerve, temporal branch of the facial nerve, marginal mandibular branch of the facial nerve, and c…
- The GP's journey into vasectomy practice
Dr. Raj Selvarajan shares his journey into vasectomy practice, highlighting the lack of standardized training in Australia compared to the UK. He reflects on the challenges, self-doubt, and importance of mentorship in acquiring this practi…
- Choosing surgical marking pens in skin cancer surgery
A/Prof Tony Dicker examines surgical marking pens used in skin cancer surgery, reviewing evidence on various pen types (gentian violet, permanent, biro) and how antiseptics like chlorhexidine, Betadine, and alcohol affect their durability.…
- Rhomboid flap tutorial
This episode details rhomboid flap techniques for surgical skin cancer excisions. A/Prof Tony Dicker compares classic and modified rhomboid flaps, explaining their application to different defect shapes and demonstrating a step-by-step pro…
- The patient vasectomy journey - What GPs should know
This episode of HealthCert's GP Insights podcast features Dr. Raj Selvarajan detailing the patient vasectomy journey for General Practitioners. It covers managing patient concerns, communication strategies, procedure workflow, and follow-u…
- Deep dissolving sutures for wound closure
A/Prof Tony Dicker explores the practical considerations of using deep dissolving sutures for wound closure in skin cancer surgery. The episode covers suture placement, the benefits of absorbable sutures, the dyed vs. undyed debate, and ac…
- How to manage complications in cosmetic medicine
This episode of The Aesthetic Shift podcast features Nurse Practitioner Kelly Beasy discussing the management of complications in cosmetic medicine. It covers likely vs. rare complications from treatments like anti-wrinkle injections and d…
- Insulin & Botulinum toxin for keloid scars: Surprising study reviewed
A HealthCert podcast reviews a study on insulin and Botulinum toxin injections for keloid scars, comparing them to standard intralesional corticosteroids. The episode discusses the trial design, results, and practical takeaways for general…
- Chaos, clues & clinical change: Conversation with Prof Cliff Rosendahl
A/Prof Tony Dicker hosts Prof Cliff Rosendahl on HealthCert Insights to discuss the evolution of skin cancer medicine. They cover Rosendahl's career path, the development of dermatoscopy frameworks like SCARD and Chaos & Clues, his researc…
- Primary care skin cancer screening in North America
Paul Elmslie and Dr. John Howard discuss the landscape of skin cancer care in North America. They explore the integration of skin cancer services into primary care practices, highlighting potential practice growth and impact.
- Is vasectomy worth it? Understanding ROI in general practice
Dr. Raj Selvarajan explores the financial viability of offering vasectomy services in general practice. The discussion includes setup costs, billing models, break-even timelines, and benefits beyond direct revenue, addressing common miscon…
- Dr Terry Harvey’s journey as a skin cancer doctor
Dr Terry Harvey discusses his background, training, and experiences as a skin cancer doctor with Paul Elmslie on the HealthCert Insights podcast. He shares insights into the subspecialty and advice for GPs considering a similar path.
- Building a prosperous skin cancer clinic
Dr. John O'Bryen shares insights on establishing a successful skin cancer clinic, covering his career path, specialized education, practice operations, and advice for other doctors considering practice ownership.
- GPs on the front line of mental health care
This episode discusses the significant role of general practitioners in Australia
- GP payroll tax changes explained
This episode of HealthCert Insights discusses recent payroll tax regulation changes impacting Australian medical practice owners. Experts Paul Elmslie and Kelly Chard cover the effects on practice owners, patients, and offer strategies for…