We have all heard about the recent and rapid developments of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and many of us have tried using ChatGPT for a range of purposes. Clearly, the world is changing rapidly (again) and we need to think about what the implications are for medicine. Continue reading “Research summary: Artificial Intelligence and skin cancer diagnosis” →

Tune into this latest dermoscopy update video in which Professor Giuseppe Argenziano continues last month’s exploration of general dermatology conditions that can be diagnosed through the use of dermoscopy, including pigmented purpuric dermatitis, porokeratosis, sarcoidosis, alopecia, and more. Continue reading “[4 min watch] Dermoscopy in general dermatology | Part 2” →

This month we share a paper published online recently, that was part funded by the Skin Cancer Institute (affiliated with HealthCert Education and National Skin Cancer Centres) and that includes me as a co-author. The work was also funded by the National Health and Medical Research Council, and includes researchers from Sydney. Continue reading “Research summary: Measuring quality skin cancer management in primary care” →

“I think being a doctor gives you the highest position to help people in the most efficient way.” In this short interview with Dr Samanta Samajder, the HealthCert alumnus explores her story of becoming a GP, the challenges she faced, and how she practises medicine today. She also shares insights into her educational journey, highlighting the valuable skills she gained in skin cancer management. Continue reading “[2 min watch] Why I upskilled in skin cancer medicine” →

It is an unfortunate reality that sometimes things don’t go to plan when treating skin cancer. In this short video, Associate Professor Tony Dicker discusses what to do when skin cancer surgery goes wrong, including how you can de-escalate problems and mitigate risk from a medicolegal standpoint, and how to avoid complications in the first place. Continue reading “[2 min watch] What to do when skin cancer surgery goes wrong” →

How can you find the right level of medical indemnity insurance for your skin cancer work? In this short video, Associate Professor Tony Dicker discusses how to ensure your procedural and non-procedural skin cancer work is appropriately covered by your insurer. Continue reading “[3 min watch] Insurance for skin cancer work” →

This month we further explore the topic of Total Body Photography (TBP) and its role in skin cancer (especially melanoma) surveillance, identification and diagnosis. The topic is important and rapidly developing, and it has supporters on all sides. Continue reading “Research summary: Dermatologist melanoma diagnosis without photographic surveillance” →

[1 hour watch] OncoBeta recently presented a fascinating webinar on Rhenium-SCT, the new non-invasive skin cancer therapy in Australia. The full webinar recording is now available below! Continue reading “[Webinar recording] Rhenium-SCT non-invasive skin cancer therapy” →

What features characterise facial lesions as benign? In this latest skin cancer update video, Professor Giuseppe Argenziano describes the specific criteria for benign lesions on the face, including clinical and dermoscopic characteristics, with real patient examples. Continue reading “[10 min watch] 6 benign features of facial lesions” →

Did you know Australia has the highest melanoma rate in the world? Melanoma is the most common cancer affecting 20- to 39-year-olds. One Australian is diagnosed with the disease every 30 minutes, and one loses their life every five hours. Continue reading “Melanoma March: For a world where nobody dies of skin cancer” →