Episode 294 showcases our hosts Dr Jake Sloane & David Segal.
In our 'What's trending in Aesthetics?' episodes we discuss popular topics doing the rounds on social media, issues being debated in injector forums or items showcased on the news. We'll cover controversies, big stories and themes that have got injectors and our industry talking.
In chapter 10 we discuss this weeks recent and highly controversial media scrutiny of the injectables industry in Australia. We explore the three main articles published this week entitled:
1) Gone in 52 seconds: Inside Australia’s telehealth injectables goldrush
2) You’re a pretty girl but - how the injectables industry preys on your insecurities
3) Brotox and slimming injections: Thousands of illegal ads spruik cosmetic injectables
(Read all three articles by joining our Patreon as a 'free member')
These investigative pieces highlighted serious alleged issues including:
- rapid telehealth consultations
- the legalities and ramifications of this model of patient care
- how injectors are negatively impacting patient psychology & worsening body dysmorphia
- a significant lack of compliance with advertising regulations
00:00 Introduction and Full Disclosure
00:37 Media Scrutiny and Industry Concerns
03:15 Telehealth in Aesthetics: A Controversial Topic
04:17 Complications and Safety in Telehealth
07:58 Broader Context of Telehealth in Medicine
11:07 Nurses' Role and Autonomy in Telehealth
14:51 Public Perception and Media Influence
16:20 Analyzing Complications and Reporting
27:35 Informed Consent and Patient Understanding
29:02 Understanding Patient Anxiety and Communication
29:31 Consent Forms in Medical Procedures
29:49 Media Sensationalism in the Medical Industry
30:19 Balancing Professional Standards and Regulations
31:10 The Role of Context in Medical Journalism
36:09 Body Dysmorphia and Cosmetic Consultations
45:27 Advertising Regulations in the Cosmetic Industry
54:47 Final Thoughts and Industry Trends
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