During the holiday season, Pete and the team from Talking HealthTech are taking a well earned break, so while they're away, the hosts of various shows from within the Talking HealthTech Podcast Network are sharing some of their favourite episodes from their own podcasts!This episode is brought to you by Chantelle from the Spot On Podcast by MSCAN - The Melanoma & Skin Cancer Advocacy Network.About The Spot On Podcast: The Spot On Podcast gives you a baseline understanding and knowledge about skin cancer, and helps navigate you through that journey ahead through diagnosis and treatment.The Spot On Podcast is brought to you by the Melanoma & Skin Cancer Advocacy Network (MSCAN) - who are providing a new, innovative approach to tackle Australia’s national cancer.MSCAN engages with Australia’s leading clinicians, researchers and advocates with the aim of increasing the knowledge of those affected by a diagnosis.For more information about the advocacy work going on to help Australia get skin serious, check out mscan.org.auAbout This Episode: Welcome to Series 3 of the Spot On podcast.In Series 1, we focused on the fundamentals of skin cancer, interviewing some of Australia's leading clinicians on the topic. In this season, we're focused more on the human side of a diagnosis.Series 2 we looked more on the human side of a diagnosis.In this series, we take a step back and look holistically at a skin cancer diagnosis – providing the answers to the questions many people have about looking after their mental health related to their skin cancer diagnosis.Dr. Eleanor De Ath-Miller is a registered psychologist with a Doctoral degree in clinical neuropsychology. She is a coach and consultant in private practice, and also works as a Senior Clinical Neuropsychologist at a public hospital in Melbourne. Eleanor is always looking for ways to make evidence-based health and wellbeing information more meaningful for individuals, leaders and teams, so they can tune into their bodies and minds, manage change and challenge, and do more of what matters in life.We look at how you may feel about a skin cancer diagnosis and ways to adjust, what are normal reactions to a diagnosis, how to manage stress and other coping strategies, and preparing the people around you.The Spot On Podcast is brought to you by the Melanoma & Skin Cancer Advocacy Network (MSCAN) - who are providing a new, innovative approach to tackle Australia’s national cancer. MSCAN engages with Australia’s leading clinicians, researchers and advocates with the aim of increasing the knowledge of those affected by a diagnosis.MSCAN is grateful to the clinicians interviewed in our podcast series. They have all provided their time and input freely and independently.The content discussed in these episodes is for information purposes only and should not be considered as medical advice. Please make sure you speak with a medical professional for advice relating to your own specific situationCheck out more episodes from The Spot On Podcast:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/spot-on-podcast-by-mscan/id1580507153 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6yXbicGBf3wXPTkoXHHZfo Website: https://mscan.org.au/learning-hub/podcasts/ 

During the holiday season, Pete and the team from Talking HealthTech are taking a well earned break, so while they're away, the hosts of various shows from within the Talking HealthTech Podcast Network are sharing some of their favourite episodes from their own podcasts!This episode is brought to you by Dr. Elise Putt from Creative Careers In Medicine Podcast.About the CCIM PodcastJoin Drs Amandeep Hansra, Dana Phang and Elise Putt as they interview the most inspiring and creative minds in medicine! Learn all about the many exciting directions a medical degree can take you - from performing arts to technology to entrepreneurship and everything in between. Creative Careers in Medicine is an Australian run community, aiming to equip people with the confidence and skills to forge their own unique and fulfilling career pathAbout the EpisodeIn this episode of Creative Careers in Medicine, host Dr Elise Putt speaks with Dr Sandro Demaio, CEO of VicHealth, a statutory agency in Victoria focused on promoting public health. Sandro shares the importance of living longer, healthier lives and promoting well-being over appearance and weight. He underlines the impact of external factors on health and calls for understanding and compassion in addressing health challenges. Sandro advocates for less judgement and more humility and kindness in the healthcare system, sharing insights on his career transition from clinical work to public health and his various impactful initiatives.Sandro's career path was influenced by his Italian background, passion for food and culture, and his experiences as a junior doctor delivering aid work in various communities. His role as CEO of VicHealth involves managing complex public health systems to improve health outcomes for populations facing significant challenges. His work includes running health awareness campaigns, influencing national data privacy legislation, working with local governments, investing in research and programs, and rolling out youth-led food hubs to address food insecurity.Sandro emphasises the importance of communication and understanding in addressing issues such as chronic disease and climate change. He highlights the need for people to understand the challenge, recognise existing solutions, and contribute to creating a healthier world. Demaio also shares insights into time management, leadership development, and the need for better public health advocacy among doctors.This episode provides valuable insights into career opportunities in public health and emphasises the impact of purpose-driven leadership in making meaningful contributions to society.To get more CCIM, subscribe so you never miss an episode, join our Facebook community and subscribe to our newsletter:https://creativecareersinmedicine.com/https://www.facebook.com/CreativeCareersInMed/The CCIM Podcast is a proud member of the Talking HealthTech Podcast Network - the premier audio destination for cutting-edge insights and thought leadership in healthcare delivery, innovation, digital health, healthcare ICT, and commercialisation. Learn more at www.talkinghealthtech.com/podcast/networkCheck out more episodes from the CCIM podcast:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/creative-careers-in-medicine-podcast/id1457313295Spotify:

During the holiday season, Pete and the team from Talking HealthTech are taking a well earned break, so while they're away, the hosts of various shows from within the Talking HealthTech Podcast Network are sharing some of their favourite episodes from their own podcasts!This episode is brought to you by Riwka Hagen, Chris Smeed, and Kim Poyner from The Medicubes Podcast.About the Medicubes PodcastThe Medicubes team bring you a monthly panel conversation of exciting and challenging topics in primary health care, answering listener questions and invited guests to the discussions.About the EpisodeWelcome to The Medicubes Podcast with your hosts Riwka Hagen, Chris Smeed, and Kim Poyner. This episode features guest Deb Walter, a practice owner and manager of Sanctuary Medical Practice in Fletcher, New South Wales. Deb has firsthand experience with the NDIS (National Disability Insurance Scheme) and is passionate about accessibility and inclusion in healthcare because of her son Charlie, who lives with spina bifida and intellectual disability.In this episode, the hosts and Deb discuss the successes and challenges of NDIS and share insights into how healthcare organisations can improve their services to support individuals with disabilities. Key Takeaways- The NDIS is still in its infancy compared to Medicare, but it has made a dramatic impact on improving accessibility and affordability of healthcare for people with disabilities such as catheterisation, which used to cost thousands of dollars.- The diverse range of coverage that NDIS offers makes it hard to navigate, and individuals need more help to determine what funding they should have.- NDIS takes an individual approach to putting the client at the centre of funding, which dramatically changed Charlie's life.- The guardianship and financial management process for people with disabilities can be confrontational for parents who have to ask the state for permission to care for their son/daughter.- However, people with disabilities need to have a say in who makes decisions for them, even if they can't independently make all decisions.- The staff in healthcare organisations should connect with patients on a more personal level and remember their preferences and interests.- People with disabilities respond well to staff members who connect with them and become a part of their story, such as employing those who are neurodiverse and have intellectual disabilities.- Standards for medical staff certification, such as CPR, may exclude people with disabilities, and we need to think more flexibly about these standards and not exclude carers and parents of people with disabilities from the healthcare workforce.- Health professionals need templates to easily put together disability-related documents, and collaboration is needed to work towards creating and sharing templates as a resource.- The paperwork in the disability service sector is huge, and staff turnover in group homes can cause difficulties for patients in continuity of care.- Hospitals and healthcare facilities need to have staff who genuinely care and are willing to adapt to each individual's needs, including providing a parking spot and quiet space for individuals with disabilities.Links & Resources- Charlie's Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/charliedidthis- NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission worker orientation module: https://www.ndiscommission.gov.au/workers/worker-training-modules-and-resources/worker-orientation-module- Disability awareness training: https://disabilityawareness.com.au/elearning/disability-awareness/- Useful links for intellectual disability:

During the holiday season, Pete and the team from Talking HealthTech are taking a well earned break, so while they're away, the hosts of various shows from within the Talking HealthTech Podcast Network are sharing some of their favourite episodes from their own podcasts!This episode is brought to you by Victoria Betton from Digital Ecology Podcast.About the Digital Ecology PodcastThe Digital Ecology podcast creates a window into the backstory of technology adoption in the UK’s healthcare system. Through interviews with experts in the field, we shine a light on the inner workings of digital health and uncover a world of complexity and challenge. We are in the foothills of technology adoption, where the hype doesn’t always match the reality.About the EpisodeIn this episode of Digital Ecology, I speak with guest Jo Robinson, Professor and Head of Suicide Research at Orygen, a leading youth mental health service in Melbourne, Australia. Jo Robinson leads research programs on suicide prevention, specifically focusing on reducing suicide risk among young people.Our conversation centres around Jo's work with the CHATsafe intervention, a project focused on safe online communication about suicide and self-harm. Two pilot studies were conducted to test the effectiveness of the intervention, with the first study assessing young people's confidence, skills, and willingness to communicate about suicide online, as well as adherence to CHATsafe guidelines.Results from the initial campaign were promising, showing that the intervention was safe, feasible, and effective in increasing young people's confidence and willingness to intervene against suicide online. A second study targeted individuals who were bereaved by or exposed to suicide, producing similar positive results and further confirming the safety, feasibility, and potential effectiveness of CHATsafe.At the time of recording, a randomised control trial is underway to test the universal campaign, with the goal of providing care and support to young people in the environment where they already spend time, potentially overcoming barriers to seeking professional help.One of the key aspects of Jo's work is the emphasis on co-design and youth participation. Bespoke co-design workshops were conducted to ensure that the content of the CHATsafe guidelines meets the specific needs of different subpopulations, including LGBTQIA+ youth, South Sudanese communities, and Aboriginal Torres Strait Islander groups.The development of the guidelines involved input from young people from the beginning, and the content was co-designed with their input. The resources aim to educate adults about online safety tools and functionality, empowering them to support young people in having safe conversations about suicide.Throughout the episode, we discuss the effectiveness of social media as a tool for mental health support, the need for investment in mental health services, and the importance of addressing gaps between awareness campaigns and available care. We also touch on the challenges regarding access to healthcare for mental health and suicide prevention in Australia and the UK, particularly in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.Join me and Jo Robinson in this episode as they delve into the world of digital mental health interventions and explore the potential for social media to play a role in suicide prevention among young people. Check out more episodes from Digital Ecology Podcast:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/digital-ecology-podcast/id1613898368Spotify:

Dr Sean Stevens discusses the innovative use of AI in healthcare with Kai Van Lieshout, co-founder and CEO of Lyrebird Health, and Dr Ryan Vo, a practising GP and co-CEO of Nouveau Health Medical Centre Group. They explore the benefits and risks of using AI transcription tools like Lyrebird Health, and the importance of verifying accuracy and considering regulations. They emphasize the potential of AI tools in improving workflow efficiency for healthcare professionals.

During the holiday season, Pete and the team from Talking HealthTech are taking a well earned break, so while they're away, the hosts of various shows from within the Talking HealthTech Podcast Network are sharing some of their favourite episodes from their own podcasts!This episode is brought to you by Dr. Elise Putt from Creative Careers In Medicine Podcast.About the CCIM PodcastJoin Drs Amandeep Hansra, Dana Phang and Elise Putt as they interview the most inspiring and creative minds in medicine! Learn all about the many exciting directions a medical degree can take you - from performing arts to technology to entrepreneurship and everything in between. Creative Careers in Medicine is an Australian run community, aiming to equip people with the confidence and skills to forge their own unique and fulfilling career pathAbout the EpisodeIn this episode of the Creative Careers in Medicine podcast, Dr Elise Putt speaks with Dr Ben Bravery, where he shares his experiences and insights that will resonate with both healthcare professionals and those with their own lived experience as a patient through the healthcare system.Ben starts by discussing his observations of the behaviour among junior doctors, senior doctors, and nurses during his time on the wards, which led to him writing articles published in reputable outlets like ABC and The Guardian. As he embarked on his internship in oncology, he reflected on his aspiration to become an oncologist and his evolving understanding of medicine and being a patient.Drawing from his personal experiences as a patient, Ben shares his struggles to navigate the healthcare system, feeling a lack of agency, and encountering difficulties in understanding technical concepts. These experiences motivated him to address the dissatisfaction felt by both doctors and patients, leading him to write the book "The Patient Doctor" and advocate for a more compassionate and patient-centred approach to healthcare.During the conversation, Ben opens up about his own health journey, sharing the anxiety he felt before his colonoscopy and the shocking discovery of a large ulcerated lesion. He candidly discusses the challenges and setbacks he faced during his recovery, including feeling miserable and forgotten in the hospital, and the distressing threat of having a tube inserted due to troubles eating.Transitioning to his career choices, Ben explores his unique path from initially working in a department focused on conservation and animal protection to joining Questacon's science circus, and subsequently becoming a youth ambassador in China. Through these experiences, he developed a strong interest in patient safety, patient advocacy, clinician well-being, system redesign, and quality improvement.To wrap up the episode, Ben highlights the importance of understanding the individuality and complexity of patients, as well as the need for doctors to prioritise their own well-being. He shares his passion for making a positive impact on people's lives, changing perspectives on illness, and reshaping the healthcare system.To get more CCIM, subscribe so you never miss an episode, join our Facebook community and subscribe to our newsletter!Website: https://creativecareersinmedicine.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CreativeCareersInMed/The CCIM Podcast is a proud member of the Talking HealthTech Podcast Network - the premier audio destination for cutting-edge insights and thought leadership in healthcare delivery, innovation, digital health, healthcare ICT, and commercialisation. Learn more at 

During the holiday season, Pete and the team from Talking HealthTech are taking a well earned break, so while they're away, the hosts of various shows from within the Talking HealthTech Podcast Network are sharing some of their favourite episodes from their own podcasts! This episode is brought to you by Chris, Kim and Rif from Medicubes.About the MedicubesThe Medicubes team brings you a monthly panel conversation of exciting and challenging topics in primary health care, answering listener questions and invited guests to the discussions.About the EpisodeIn this episode of Medicubes, join Ben Ryan and Kelly Chard as they discuss the intricacies of payroll tax for GP clinics.They cover how payroll tax affects medical practices in Australia and the recent crackdown by revenue offices on non-compliant practices. Hear real-world cases highlighting the importance of properly classifying doctors to not run into payroll tax pain later down the line.Key Takeaways:Payroll tax is a state-based tax administered by each state's revenue office, not the ATO (Australian Taxation Office)Revenue offices are actively cracking down on medical practices that have been non-compliant with payroll tax regulations.Recent cases involving Optical Superstore and Thomas and Naaz have brought attention to the issue of properly classifying doctors and patients under the Payroll Tax Act.Medical practices need to consider payroll tax when dealing with doctors and patients and seek advice from experienced professionals.It is essential for medical practices to have conversations with knowledgeable professionals who specialise in both accounting and legal aspects of the medical industry.Updating bank accounts without considering the wider plan will not fix any existing payroll tax issues.Collaborating with legal advisors and experts is crucial to ensure operational changes align with legal advice.Understanding the business structure, evaluating day-to-day operations, and seeking professional advice are the first steps in managing payroll tax risks.Remember this episode is not professional advice in any way. Please seek your own accounting and legal advice taking into account your own unique circumstances.Check out more episodes from Medicubes:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/medicubes/id1635000183 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6H6hJ1lMo8Wt5OK2rzLFkZ?si=952a1830b9964869 

Paul Anderson, an expert in lifesciences global expansion, discusses the challenges and benefits of funding growth, communicating the value of lifesciences investments, retaining IP in Western Australia, and exciting developments of Orthocell.

During the holiday season, Pete and the team from Talking HealthTech are taking a well earned break, so while they're away, the hosts of various shows from within the Talking HealthTech Podcast Network are sharing some of their favourite episodes from their own podcasts!This episode is brought to you by Victoria from Digital Ecology.About Digital Ecology:The Digital Ecology podcast creates a window into the backstory of technology adoption in the UK’s healthcare system. Through interviews with experts in the field, we shine a light on the inner workings of digital health and uncover a world of complexity and challenge. We are in the foothills of technology adoption, where the hype doesn’t always match the reality.About This Episode:In the first of my second series of the Digital Ecology podcast I host a panel conversation about the role of simulation in healthcare professional training and how it applies to all stages of design, development and implementation of digital technologies in the NHS. I'm joined by James Woollard, a child psychiatrist and chief clinical information officer along with Wendy Chapman and Kit Huckvale from the University of Melbourne who run an immersive simulation space. We chat about the role of simulation in mitigating risk of harm when implementing digital health interventions and in working out unintended consequences of how a technology might work in practice. Simulation has a role in assessing complexity - taking into account the technology itself, environment, culture, people, process and how data works. We discuss real life examples of simulation in practice and the groundbreaking Validitron at the University of Melbourne - how it works with technology companies and researchers - bridging the gap between implementation and evidence generation. Simulating common scenarios can assist in exploring what could go wrong, reducing the cost of failure and improving uptake as well as the peripheral factors such as devices and connectivity.Check out more episodes from Digital Ecology:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/digital-ecology-podcast/id1613898368Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5pFf3xb6pk1alEM1dzP3RG

During the holiday season, Pete and the team from Talking HealthTech are taking a well earned break, so while they're away, the hosts of various shows from within the Talking HealthTech Podcast Network are sharing some of their favourite episodes from their own podcasts!This episode is brought to you by Chantelle from the Spot On Podcast by MSCAN - The Melanoma & Skin Cancer Advocacy Network.About The Spot On Podcast: The Spot On Podcast gives you a baseline understanding and knowledge about skin cancer, and helps navigate you through that journey ahead through diagnosis and treatment.The Spot On Podcast is brought to you by the Melanoma & Skin Cancer Advocacy Network (MSCAN) - who are providing a new, innovative approach to tackle Australia’s national cancer.MSCAN engages with Australia’s leading clinicians, researchers and advocates with the aim of increasing the knowledge of those affected by a diagnosis.For more information about the advocacy work going on to help Australia get skin serious, check out mscan.org.auAbout This Episode: Welcome to Season 2 of the Spot On podcast.  In Season 1, we focused on the fundamentals of skin cancer, interviewing some of Australia's leading clinicians on the topic.In this season, we're focused more on the human side of a diagnosis. MSCAN is thrilled to have renowned journalist Deborah Knight involved and interviewing patients about their journey with skin cancer and the road ahead.In this episode, Deb speaks with Deborah Hutton, who has publicly shared her experiences with skin cancer. Deb has made her career as a fashion model, an editor of The Australian Women’s Weekly, a TV presenter, and entrepreneur.In this conversation, Deb openly shares her reflections on her experience with skin cancer and advice to all Australians when it comes to being skin serious.Check out more episodes from The Spot On Podcast:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/spot-on-podcast-by-mscan/id1580507153Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6yXbicGBf3wXPTkoXHHZfoWebsite: https://mscan.org.au/learning-hub/podcasts/