Top Tips for Managing Difficult Conversations with Cosmetic Patients
So your patient has screened positive for body dysmorphic disorder (BDD), or in the red/high risk zone on the Cosmetic Readiness Questionnaire – NOW WHAT!? One of the challenges of the new Medical Board Guidelines is that they increase the need for cosmetic practitioners to have difficult conversations with their patients about their mental health […]
Instant Scripts ReadyMind User Guide
InstantScripts ReadyMind User Guide InstantScripts ReadyMind Portal Log-in Watch the short training video above on how to get started with the ReadyMind system. You can view the written instructions below! Setting up an Automatic Link to the BDD Questionnaire Step 1 – Account Log-In Log in to your account at https://instant.readymind.com.au/ We recommend bookmarking this page […]
Cosmetic Procedure Screening (COPS) Questionnaire
Cosmetic Procedure Screening (COPS) Questionnaire The Cosmetic Procedure Screening Questionnaire (COPS) is a brief screening tool developed for cosmetic settings where a practitioner may wish to screen a patient for body dysmorphic disorder (BDD). Body Dysmorphic Disorder Validated for Cosmetic Screening 2 Minutes Administer Now Overview Scoring & Interpretation Scale Validation Overview The COPS includes […]
Do I need a validated screening tool for non-surgical cosmetic procedures?
Recent statements at the Non-Surgical Symposium have raised some questions about whether validated screening tools are actually needed before non-surgical cosmetic procedures. The Medical Board guidelines for non-surgical procedures state, “2.2 The medical practitioner who will perform the cosmetic procedure or prescribe the cosmetic injectable must assess the patient for underlying psychological conditions such as […]
How ReadyMind Works
Get started with ReadyMind – A how to guide In the below video Dr Toni Pikoos runs through step-by-step instructions on how to get started with ReadyMind. https://vimeo.com/834254647
ReadyMind Frequently Asked Questions
Question and Answer with ReadyMind Co-Founder, Dr Toni Pikoos. I’ve been fielding lots of questions from cosmetic practitioners about how the AHPRA guidelines will effect them, and how to implement them. I’ve consulted with AHPRA and wanted to summaries some of the most common questions i’ve been hearing: QUESTION: Are the ReadyMind screening questionnaires validated? […]
Webinar Recording: Adapting to the new AHPRA guidelines for cosmetic procedures
Webinar: Adapting to the New Screening Guidelines for Cosmetic Procedures https://vimeo.com/manage/videos/832138821 Presenter: Dr Toni Pikoos, ReadyMind Co-Founder, Clinical Psychologist and Postdoctoral Researcher Download slides Download Slides As of July 1st 2023, medical practitioners administering both non-surgical and surgical cosmetic procedures are required to routinely screen for body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) as part of their consultation process. […]
Breaking News: revised Medical Board guidelines for cosmetic procedures announced
The Medical Board of Australia (MBA) has just released updated guidelines for doctors who administer surgical and non-surgical cosmetic procedures, due to take effect on 1st July 2023. The updated guidelines follow an onslaught of media coverage regarding the lack of regulation in the cosmetic industry, which sparked an extensive review initiated by the Australian Healthcare […]
The 4R’s of Referral: When saying ‘no’ is in your patient’s best interest
The 4 ‘R’S of Referral – When Saying No is in your Patient’s Best Interest Published in Spa + Clinic Magazine on 16th November 2022 Have you ever come across a patient in your practice, who continues to feel dissatisfied or unhappy with the treatment outcomes, even when you thought that the treatment was a success? […]
Botox patients should undergo mental health screening, experts say
Botox patients should undergo mental health screening, experts say Published by Tamsin Rose for The Guardian on 16th September 2022 People seeking cosmetic injections such as botox or filler treatments should undergo compulsory mental health screening in order to stop vulnerable patients worsening pre-existing psychological conditions and increasing their risk of self harm, experts say. […]