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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.au
About 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 situation
Check 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/
Mentioned in this episode:
Use the free Talking HealthTech Glossary for plain-English explanations of digital health terms, acronyms and concepts across the industry: talkinghealthtech.com/glossary.
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 Podcast
The 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 Episode
Welcome 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/
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 Sean Stevens from The Good GP.
About The Good GP
The Good GP, the education podcast for busy GPs; brought to you by Dr Tim Koh, Dr Krystyna DeLange and Dr Sean Stevens.
The Good GP 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.
Disclaimer: The Good GP podcasts are for informational purposes only and do not constitute medical advice. Always seek the advice of a specialist GP or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
About the Episode
In this episode of The Good GP, host 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.
Delving into the functionality and potential benefits of Lyrebird Health, a medical transcription tool that utilises AI to automate the process of transcribing doctor-patient consultations and generating comprehensive notes in as little as 10 seconds.
Kai explains the distinct features of Lyrebird Health, emphasising its ability to ambiently transcribe entire consultations in the background and automatically generate detailed notes, referrals, and patient letters post-consult.
The vision for Lyrebird Health is to empower healthcare practitioners by streamlining administrative tasks, enabling them to dedicate more time to patient care.
Dr Ryan Vo, as an end-user of Lyrebird Health, shares his experience of significant time savings, improved patient engagement, and enhanced rapport-building with patients. He underscores the tool's potential in streamlining processes, reducing operating expenses, and aiding clinicians in delivering enhanced patient care.
Kai addresses the risks associated with AI in healthcare, highlighting the importance of adherence to regulations governing software as a medical device, data privacy, and security. They also talked about the future potential of AI in general practice, with a focus on automation and how it can enhance patient care, practice efficiency, and streamline workflows.
The Good GP 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 commercialization.
Learn more at www.talkinghealthtech.com/podcast/network
If you have any questions or would like to contact The Good GP, send an email to thegoodgp@gmail.com
Check out more episodes from Medicubes:
Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-good-gp/id1212751478
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5Rw9eohsYjvMFKKyMWMKl6
Mentioned in this episode:
Use the free Talking HealthTech Glossary for plain-English explanations of digital health terms, acronyms and concepts across the industry: talkinghealthtech.com/glossary.
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 Medicubes
The 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 Episode
In 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:
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
Mentioned in this episode:
Use the free Talking HealthTech Glossary for plain-English explanations of digital health terms, acronyms and concepts across the industry: talkinghealthtech.com/glossary.
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 Tracey Wilkinson, host of the Investor Meets Innovator Podcast by Life Sciences Western Australia.
About Investor Meets Innovator by LSWA:
In this limited podcast series, we’ve brought together a series of conversations with experts from medical science to finance to help demystify investing in biotech, medtech and digital health (also known as the life sciences).
This podcast has been brought to you by Life Sciences WA (Western Australia’s Life Sciences Industry Association) in collaboration with Talking HealthTech.
It has been possible with funding support from the West Australian government through the New Industries Fund and the REDI initiative, managed by MTPConnect on behalf of the Medical Research Future Fund and with the support of ANDHealth.
For more, follow Life Sciences WA on LinkedIn and Twitter or subscribe to the mailing list at lifescienceswa.com.au.
About This Episode:
In this episode of the Investor Meets Innovator Podcast, host Peter Birch sits down with Paul Anderson, the Managing Director of Orthocell. With over 25 years of experience in the medical space and a background in device development and regenerative medicine, Paul shares his insights on the life sciences industry and the journey of bringing innovative medical technologies to market.
Paul discusses the challenges and opportunities in the healthcare industry, particularly in Western Australia where the economy is heavily reliant on the mining industry. He emphasises the importance of intellectual property protection and the role it plays in generating value in products and advancements in manufacturing.
Through his own experiences with Orthocell, Paul highlights the crucial elements for success in the life sciences, including multidisciplinary teams, funding, faith, and patience. He dives into the lengthy and complex pathway to market for medical devices and pharmaceutical products, shedding light on the challenges investors in the industry need to understand and navigate.
Paul also shares the story of Orthocell's pioneering technique to treat tetraplegic patients, resulting in improved mobility and life-changing outcomes for patients like Adrian. He explains the role of patient advocates, surgeons, and government support in developing successful and marketable technologies.
We’d love your feedback on this podcast series, please take a moment to complete this short survey: https://forms.office.com/r/W0R1cEtMjh
The Investor Meets Innovator Podcast is brought to you by Life Sciences WA. To stay updated on LSWA and connect, visit our website https://www.lifescienceswa.com.au
This show 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/network.
Check out more episodes from LSWA Podcast:
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/life-sciences-wa-investment-series-investor-meets-innovator/id1660685214
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6UEdKH8spewetYPt0GcxLJ
Mentioned in this episode:
Use the free Talking HealthTech Glossary for plain-English explanations of digital health terms, acronyms and concepts across the industry: talkinghealthtech.com/glossary.
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/id1613898368
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5pFf3xb6pk1alEM1dzP3RG
Mentioned in this episode:
Use the free Talking HealthTech Glossary for plain-English explanations of digital health terms, acronyms and concepts across the industry: talkinghealthtech.com/glossary.
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.au
About 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/id1580507153
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6yXbicGBf3wXPTkoXHHZfo
Website: https://mscan.org.au/learning-hub/podcasts/
Mentioned in this episode:
Use the free Talking HealthTech Glossary for plain-English explanations of digital health terms, acronyms and concepts across the industry: talkinghealthtech.com/glossary.
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