HealthCert Insights – A Podcast for Doctors, Nurses and Healthcare Professionals

Starting your own cosmetic clinic can be an exciting step, but clinical expertise is only one part of the equation. Building a safe, compliant and sustainable practice also means navigating regulations, understanding your professional responsibilities, establishing robust systems, and making informed business decisions from day one. In this first instalment of a two-part episode on The Aesthetic S...

Skin cancer prevention and early detection continue to place increasing pressure on primary care and allied health teams. At the same time, the workforce involved in “skin health” is expanding and evolving, raising important questions about roles, scope, and collaboration in everyday practice. In this episode of Focused Practice Conversations, practice operations expert Matt Woollard speaks with d...

In this HealthCert GP Update, Dr Simone Gonzo guides you through how to recognise, investigate, and manage vitamin B12 deficiency in primary care, including how to interpret borderline results, when to use MMA and homocysteine testing, and how to avoid common diagnostic pitfalls — providing a clear, practical overview tailored for busy GPs. What you will learn Many patients with vitamin B12 defici...

Are you confident diagnosing and managing eczema in patients with skin of colour (SOC)? Atopic dermatitis is one of the most common skin conditions in Australia, yet it often goes unrecognised or is underestimated in patients with SOC. The classic signs we rely on (bright erythema, flexural distribution) may look very different in patients with SOC. The result of this is missed diagnoses, delayed...

Complications are one of the biggest sources of stress in aesthetic practice, not just because of the clinical risk, but because of what happens in the hours and days that follow. In this second instalment of a two-part series on The Aesthetic Shift podcast, NP Kelly Beasy is joined again by solicitor and former AHPRA investigator David Gardner to unpack what actually protects clinicians when thin...

Most GPs spend years developing clinical expertise, but sometimes little time is devoted to understanding the financial side of a medical career. Yet financial stress and uncertainty around income can quietly influence workload, career decisions, burnout, and overall job satisfaction. In this episode of Focused Practice Conversations, practice operations expert Matt Woollard speaks with Dr Dev Rag...

A skin check might feel routine, but it’s often where small decisions can carry the most risk. In this webinar and Q&A session, David Gardner (solicitor and former AHPRA investigator) offers an inside look at where GPs can feel exposed in everyday skin cancer consultations. Through real-world scenarios, David walks through how seemingly straightforward cases can become more complex from a bill...

In this HealthCert GP Update, Dr Simone Gonzo guides you through the management of iron deficiency in general practice, covering diagnosis, treatment, and iron infusions (including procedural steps and billing) — providing a clear, practical overview tailored for busy GPs. What you will learn Iron deficiency is a very common presentation in general practice, yet it is often underdiagnosed, undertr...

In aesthetic practice, it is easy to focus on what is visible and cosmetic: pigmentation, sun damage, redness, texture. But as NP Kelly Beasy and Dr Dianne King highlight in this episode of The Aesthetic Shift podcast, appearances can be misleading. This conversation explores a critical overlap in modern practice: aesthetic treatments and skin cancer vigilance. As aesthetic services expand across...

Many skin cancer GPs reach a point where they begin asking bigger questions about their scope, sustainability, and long-term career direction. In this webinar, delivered in collaboration with Hugel Aesthetics, Dr Jimmy Wang shares his journey from established skin cancer GP to leading aesthetic practitioner. Dr Wang began his career deeply embedded in skin cancer medicine. Over time, he recognised...

What does it actually mean to be a “generalist” in 2026? In this episode of Focused Practice Conversations, practice operations expert Matt Woollard sits down with general practitioner Dr Anoop Jalota to explore how general practice is evolving, and how many GPs are building depth across multiple clinical areas without formally specialising. This conversation is about how day-to-day general practi...

In aesthetic practice, consent is rarely the issue; it is the quality of that consent that determines whether you are protected if something goes wrong. In this episode of The Aesthetic Shift, NP Kelly Beasy is joined by solicitor and former AHPRA investigator David Gardner to unpack where clinicians are most exposed and what defensible consent really looks like in practice. Why this matters for c...

Most GPs see suspicious skin lesions every day. The harder part is deciding, with confidence, which ones need action, which can be monitored, and which are safe to leave alone.   In this episode of Life by a Thousand Cuts, A/Prof Tony Dicker and A/Prof John Pyne unpack what genuinely builds diagnostic accuracy in day-to-day practice. The conversation covers: Why volume matters Not in a rushed, hig...

Many GPs regularly refer procedures out. It is efficient, familiar, and often feels like the safest option in a busy clinic. But what happens when you start bringing those procedures back in-house? In this first episode of HealthCert's new podcast series, Focused Practice Conversations, practice operations expert Matt Woollard speaks with specialist GP Dr Raj Selvarajan about the real-world impact...

Melanoma risk is not static. It is influenced by how Australians live, work, and expose their skin to ultraviolet radiation every day. In this webinar and Q&A session, Prof Pascale Guitera (Melanoma Institute Australia) unpacks the pathophysiology of melanoma, with a focus on UVA exposure, year-round photoprotection, and what this means for everyday general practice. Delivered in collaboration...

In this HealthCert GP Update, Dr Simone Gonzo guides you through hormonal and non-hormonal treatment options for menopause in general practice — providing a clear, practical overview tailored for busy GPs. What you will learn Menopause presentations are increasing in complexity and expectations from patients are higher than ever. From navigating hormone therapy risks and benefits, to managing vaso...

Hair and scalp concerns are increasingly common in general practice, yet diagnosing hair disorders can often feel uncertain. Many conditions appear similar at first glance, and subtle differences in history or examination can significantly alter management and prognosis. In this webinar, Dr Ahmed Kazmi shares a structured approach to assessing hair and scalp complaints in everyday practice. How to...

For many clinicians moving into aesthetic medicine, purchasing a device can feel like a major milestone. But knowing when to invest (and how to choose the right technology for your clinic) is not always straightforward. In this episode of The Aesthetic Shift podcast, NP Kelly Beasy speaks with Chloe Newman, a Registered Nurse with extensive experience in aesthetic medicine and clinical education....

In this HealthCert GP Update, Dr Simone Gonzo unpacks what has changed for Queensland GPs in the management of ADHD in primary care — providing a clear, practical overview tailored for busy GPs. What you will learn From 1 December 2025, Queensland became the first Australian state to allow suitably trained GPs to initiate, modify and continue stimulant medication for adult Attention Deficit Hypera...

Closing thin skin behind the knee can be tricky, but mastering deep sutures makes all the difference. In this episode of Life by a Thousand Cuts, A/Prof Tony Dicker walks through a real case, demonstrating his approach to closing thin skin behind the knee with deep sutures. A video demonstration accompanies the podcast. A/Prof Dicker explains how he plans the excision, manages delicate tissue, and...

In this episode of HealthCert's The Aesthetic Shift podcast series, NP Kelly Beasy and specialist GP Dr Raj Selvarajan continue their conversation on hair loss management in primary care — covering upskilling, integrating hair services into general practice, and the realities of hair transplantation. In part one, we covered the clinical assessment and diagnosis of hair loss. Missed part one?  Catc...

Most doctors don’t set out to become skin cancer clinicians, but rather arrive there after a series of unexpected turns. In this episode of Life by A Thousand Cuts, Dr Mostafa "Moz" Khalafalla shares how an unconventional career path led him into skin cancer medicine, and why it has become the most satisfying part of his work. Tune in to the conversation with A/Prof Tony Dicker , as Dr Moz shares:...

This episode of Life by a Thousand Cuts explores a common but challenging scenario in skin cancer practice: managing a large, bleeding facial lesion in an elderly patient where comfort and control matter more than long-term cure. A/Prof Tony Dicker uses a real case to walk through clinical reasoning around diagnosis, margins and treatment options, before focusing on practical closure planning for...

In this episode of HealthCert's The Aesthetic Shift podcast series, NP Kelly Beasy is joined by specialist GP Dr Raj Selvarajan to explore hair loss from a clinical, evidence-based perspective. The conversation moves beyond cosmetic quick fixes and focuses on diagnosis, timing and ethical management. For clinicians interested in expanding their scope into hair loss management, this episode offers...

Mohs surgery is often described as the gold standard for skin cancer excision, but in practice it’s a precision tool, not a default option. In this episode of Life by A Thousand Cuts, A/Prof Tony Dicker looks at what Mohs surgery actually involves, why it is different from standard excision, and the specific clinical situations where it adds real value. Rather than relying on representative histol...