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

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What is Medicare? Understanding the basics

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2026/10/02

Medicare can feel complicated, particularly when you start navigating item descriptors, scheduled fees, benefit rates, and the rules around claiming. But understanding the fundamentals makes it much easier to see how the different pieces fit together.Welcome to this first episode of Medicare Explained — a new HealthCert Education podcast series for GPs. In the first episode, skin cancer doctor A/Prof Tony Dicker and practice operations expert Matt Woollard go back to basics, looking at what

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4:43

Medicare Explained Series Introduction

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2026/10/02

Medicare Explained – a HealthCert Education podcast series with skin cancer doctor A/Prof Tony Dicker and practice operations expert Matt Woollard. This podcast series takes GPs through the essentials of Medicare billing, building from Medicare fundamentals and consultation billing to investigations, procedures, and more complex clinical scenarios — with an initial focus on skin cancer medicine but later expanding into other areas of primary care. The series also explores billing tools and

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20:21

Navigating perimenopause in general practice

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2026/10/01

Perimenopause can present with a wide range of symptoms, making it easy for the consultation to become an unprioritised list of concerns. For women over 45 with typical symptoms and changing menstrual patterns, however, diagnosis is usually clinical, rather than dependent on hormone testing. In this HealthCert podcast, Dr Simone Gonzo explores a structured approach to assessment and management, including how to recognise perimenopause while avoiding diagnostic overshadowing. A key consideration is

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16:03

Beyond ‘normal’: Women’s health symptoms GPs should...

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2026/09/30

Women may live with pain, heavy or difficult periods, postnatal symptoms, hormonal changes, or other concerns for years because they have come to see them as simply part of being a woman. But while a symptom may be common, that does not necessarily mean it should be accepted without further assessment. In this episode of Focused Practice Conversations, practice operations expert Matt Woollard speaks with Dr Sneha Wadhwani, GP and National Clinical Director of Evoca Women’s Health, about the women’s

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33:59

Brain fog, hormones & the changing conversation...

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2026/09/23

Brain fog, cognitive changes and mental wellbeing are increasingly part of conversations around perimenopause and other hormonal transitions. But what do these experiences actually mean, and how can clinicians recognise and respond to them?In this episode of Focused Practice Conversations, practice operations expert Matt Woollard speaks with A/Prof Caroline Gurvich, a clinical neuropsychologist and Deputy Director of the HER Centre Australia at Monash University, about the evolving understanding of

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8:32

What GPs need to know about the new melanoma mRNA...

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2026/09/16

A new mRNA vaccine for advanced melanoma is generating significant interest, but what does it actually mean for patients?In the latest episode of Life by a Thousand Cuts, A/Prof Tony Dicker examines the recent trial of Moderna’s personalised mRNA vaccine, intismeran, in combination with pembrolizumab. He explains how the treatment is designed around the individual mutations in a patient’s melanoma, the early evidence for improved recurrence-free survival, and some of the practical challenges

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19:24

Heavy menstrual bleeding: Counselling patients on...

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2026/09/13

Heavy menstrual bleeding is a common presentation in general practice and can have a significant impact on quality of life — and patients are often looking for clear, practical advice.GPs are often helping patients navigate a range of management options and supporting them to make informed decisions that align with their preferences and goals. This podcast episode with Dr Simone Gonzo focuses on one aspect of that conversation: how to discuss intrauterine systems with patients, address common

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69:53

Heavy menstrual bleeding — A guide for GPs

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2026/09/11

Heavy menstrual bleeding affects approximately one in four women of reproductive age, yet many patients remain undiagnosed, undertreated, or unaware that effective treatment options exist. In this free webinar, Dr Simone Gonzo explores the assessment and management of heavy menstrual bleeding in general practice. What you will learn Drawing on the Australian Heavy Menstrual Bleeding Clinical Care Standard, this session provides a structured approach to history-taking, investigation, medical

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22:42

The Aesthetic Shift Kelly Beasy and Emma Aylward

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2026/09/08

For clinicians working in aesthetic medicine, expanding your skills can open up new opportunities while also strengthening the care you provide to patients. In this episode of The Aesthetic Shift podcast, NP Kelly Beasy chats with Emma Aylward, a nurse, aesthetic clinician, and clinic owner, about her decision to add dermoscopy and skin cancer knowledge to her skill set. Emma shares how learning dermoscopy has changed the way she approaches consultations, particularly when treating skin with lasers

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22:07

Starting your own cosmetic clinic: From plan to practice

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2026/08/26

Starting a cosmetic clinic involves far more than choosing a treatment menu and opening the doors. Part one of this two-part series on The Aesthetic Shift podcast explored the key considerations before taking the leap. In this second instalment, Kelly Beasy (HealthCert educator, nurse practitioner, and clinic owner) takes a look at what comes next.From developing a business plan and defining your target demographic to choosing a location, building your brand and navigating marketing requirements,

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60:15

Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome: HealthCert...

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2026/08/19

In this HealthCert GP Update, Dr Simone Gonzo examines the evolving understanding of Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome (PMOS) and what it means for primary care — providing a clear, practical overview tailored for busy GPs.What you will learn Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome (PMOS), formerly known as polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), is one of the most common endocrine disorders encountered in general practice, yet its presentation and long-term health implications can be highly

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31:27

New model of dermatology care: GP-specialist...

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2026/08/07

What happens when a GP and dermatologist work side by side? The future of dermatology care may look less like a traditional referral pathway and more like collaboration — a model that could reshape how patients access care.In this episode of Focused Practice Conversations, practice operations expert Matt Woollard speaks with consultant dermatologist Dr Leona Yip and Specialist GP Dr Lauren Ries about their experience working together within the same clinical setting at Skin Partners in

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69:34

How can GPs still succeed in Aesthetic Medicine in 2026?

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2026/08/05

Over the past decade, aesthetic medicine has evolved significantly. Increased competition, changing patient expectations and greater regulatory scrutiny have left many clinicians asking the same question: Is there still a place for GPs in aesthetic medicine? In this webinar, David Segal, founder of Inside Aesthetics and one of the industry's leading business voices, has an honest conversation about what success in aesthetic medicine looks like today. What you will learn Drawing on more than 20 years

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57:19

Dermo-cosmetic strategies for acne in general practice

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2026/07/29

Acne is one of the most common skin conditions seen in general practice, yet skincare advice can often be overlooked as part of a broader treatment plan. With the right evidence-based approach, dermo-cosmetic products can help support medical therapies, improve tolerability and enhance patient outcomes.In this webinar delivered in collaboration with La Roche Posay, dermatologist Dr Ryan De Cruz unpacks the 2024 Australasian Consensus Statement on dermo-cosmetic skincare in acne management,

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29:47

How the nurse-melanographer model is reshaping skin...

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2026/07/23

As demand for skin cancer services continues to grow, many clinics are exploring collaborative models that support efficient, patient-centred care. One approach gaining traction is the nurse-melanographer model, where trained nurses work alongside GPs to support skin cancer assessment and management.In this episode of Focused Practice Conversations, practice operations expert Matt Woollard is joined by experienced melanographer Lynette Hooper to discuss what this model looks like in a real clinical

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12:04

What to know before starting a cosmetic clinic

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2026/07/10

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 Shift podcast, HealthCert educator, nurse practitioner and clinic owner Kelly Beasy shares real-world

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30:13

Who should be doing skin checks? Rethinking roles in...

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2026/06/17

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 dermatology nurse Jennifer Hookham about how skin health roles are changing in real-world settings. With

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54:54

Vitamin B12 deficiency in general practice:...

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2026/06/16

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 deficiency don’t present with “classic" symptoms. Instead, they come in with fatigue, cognitive change,

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52:09

Atopic dermatitis in skin of colour

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2026/06/05

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 treatment, and real quality-of-life consequences for your patients. This webinar and Q&A with

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30:06

What protects you when complications occur in...

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2026/06/02

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 things go wrong. What stands out in this conversation is how often the greatest risk doesn’t come from the

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