GP Insights – A HealthCert Podcast

Contemporary management of melanoma with Prof Michael Henderson

In this latest podcast, Professor Michael Henderson (Professor of Surgery at the University of Melbourne) gives a sneak peek into his presentation at the upcoming Skin & Skin Cancer Conference and Masterclasses in Brisbane on 21-24 July 2022, where he will talk about contemporary management of melanoma.

In the podcast, Prof Henderson talks with Professor David Wilkinson (Chief Medical Officer of National Skin Cancer Centres) about the big changes that are happening with melanoma management in primary care and within advanced facilities, too.

Melanoma treatments are rapidly evolving and have come a long way in recent years – and there are a lot of changes coming in the near future!

Prof Henderson speaks about the management of high-risk melanoma patients, the role of the sentinel node biopsy, candidates for adjuvant therapies such as immunotherapy, updates to Australian melanoma treatment guidelines, the management of melanoma by GPs in the primary care setting, and more.

Antibiotic prophylaxis for surgical site infection

In this latest podcast, Dr Helena Rosengren – a Skin Cancer & Aesthetic Doctor in Townsville, Queensland – gives a sneak peek into her presentation at the upcoming Skin & Skin Cancer Conference and Masterclasses in Brisbane on 21-24 July 2022, where she will talk about antibiotic prophylaxis for surgical site infection.

In the podcast, Dr Rosengren talks about how she got started in skin cancer medicine after working as a general practitioner for most of her career. She describes the prevalence and management of wound infections following skin procedures.

Dr Rosengren offers her expert advice for GPs on a pragmatic approach to antibiotic prophylaxis for surgical site infection, drawing on recent research that shows Australia has the highest antibiotic prescribing rate in the world. She explains how to manage high-risk sites and high-risk patients.

Importance of getting a skin check with Dr John Hall - Conversations with Professor David Wilkinson

Do you educate your patients about the importance of regular skin cancer checks? Catch this latest podcast with Prof David Wilkinson and Dr John Hall on why skin checks are essential for all Australians, and register yourself or your practice for the upcoming Australia’s National Skin Check Day to help save lives!

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Conversations with Professor David Wilkinson - Treating nail skin cancer with Professor Luc Thomas

Welcome to this podcast series, Conversations with Professor David Wilkinson! In this episode, Prof David Wilkinson (Chief Medical Officer, National Skin Cancer Centres) speaks with Prof Luc Thomas (Professor and Chairman, Department of Dermatology, Medical University of Lyon, France) about how to manage skin cancers of the nail, with a particular focus on their treatment.

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Conversations with Professor David Wilkinson - Diagnosing nail skin cancer with Professor Luc Thomas

Welcome to this podcast series, Conversations with Professor David Wilkinson! In this episode, Prof David Wilkinson (Chief Medical Officer, National Skin Cancer Centres) speaks with Prof Luc Thomas (Professor and Chairman, Department of Dermatology, Medical University of Lyon, France) about how to manage skin cancers of the nail, with a particular focus on their diagnosis.

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Conversations with Professor David Wilkinson - Medicare billing and records

Welcome to this podcast series, Conversations with Professor David Wilkinson! In this episode, Prof David Wilkinson (Chief Medical Officer, National Skin Cancer Centres) speaks with Matt Woollard (Director of Business Development in Operations, National Skin Cancer Centres) about how to manage Medicare billing and records in a practice.

Conversations with Professor David Wilkinson - Recruitment

Welcome to this podcast series, Conversations with Professor David Wilkinson! In this episode, Prof David Wilkinson (Chief Medical Officer, National Skin Cancer Centres) speaks with Mark Lindley (Head of People & Culture, National Skin Cancer Centres) about how to recruit staff for your medical practice.

 

“If you get it right, it transforms [your practice]. If you get it wrong, it drags you down.”

 

In this insightful podcast, Mark Lindley discusses the challenges of recruiting the right people for your medical practice or business, and how to overcome these challenges.

Some of the key challenges include defining the role (what it is, what the person will deliver, how the person will support the business) and forming the position description.

Mark describes three important areas that need to be covered in a job description: purpose, accountabilities, and skills/competencies.

The podcast also covers how a business can attract the right candidates and present itself as a great place to work, where staff are valued and supported.

Finally, Mark gives his expert advice on the one thing recruiters need to get right.

Hear all this and much more in the full podcast above.

Conversations with Professor David Wilkinson - Total body photography

Welcome to this podcast series, Conversations with Professor David Wilkinson! In this episode, Prof David Wilkinson (Chief Medical Officer, National Skin Cancer Centres) speaks with Dr Scott Arnold (Skin Cancer Doctor, National Skin Cancer Centres) about the use of total body photography in primary care skin cancer medicine.

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LED light therapy for wound healing and acne with Dr Di King

In this episode, Prof David Wilkinson (Chief Medical Officer, National Skin Cancer Centres) speaks with Dr Di King (Skin Cancer & Aesthetic Medicine Doctor, National Skin Cancer Centres) about the use of LED light therapy for acne and for wound healing after skin cancer surgery.

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Managing poor staff performance with Mark Lindley

Do you struggle with poor staff performance in your medical practice? This latest podcast looks at intervention strategies for managing poor performance and improving staff behaviours, with Prof David Wilkinson and Mark Lindley. 

In the podcast, Mark outlines what is meant by poor performance, including behavioural problems. He discusses some of the shortfalls in communication that can lead to tasks being poorly executed, and how managers can sit down with their staff to identify what needs to be achieved, how it should be achieved, how the outcome will be measured, and when the outcome will be measured.

Underpinning effective communication are clarity and specificity. At every stage throughout the hiring, onboarding and probation period, employees should be very clear about what their role is. In scenarios where there is a communication breakdown, it is essential for both parties to find ways to bridge that gap.

The podcast also explores how to set up employees for the best possible start, including how to modify an induction program so that employees are able to work independently and identify gaps in their own knowledge and skills.

Mark goes on to describe how best to intervene and manage employees who are performing poorly.

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Professor David Wilkinson is Deputy Vice-Chancellor at Macquarie University. He is a registered general practitioner and public health medicine specialist. Since 2004, Professor Wilkinson’s clinical work has focused on skin cancer medicine in primary care. He has published research papers on the topic, designed and led development of the only Master of Medicine degree in skin cancer, and helped develop and present a suite of skin cancer short courses delivered by HealthCert Education.