194 - Dr Kent Hungerford Why Podiatrists Are Hesitant to Adopt New Technology

Dr Kent Hungerford is a Podiatric Surgeon from South Coast Foot Surgery in Shellharbour, New South Wales. This episode discusses why podiatrists are hesitant to adopt new technology. It's not just podiatry; the whole allied health professional is a little hesitant. On average, it takes 17-years from intervention discovery to widespread implementation. Shockwave has become very popular over the last 10-years; however, it was known around 40-years ago, and laser therapies have been in existence since the 1980s. We also talk about: The fear of trying something too early and being judged. Social proof. Looking at research. Post-graduate education. The price to adopt new technology can be a barrier. Education is also a barrier, therefore put money into training and remove this barrier. How to afford new technology and why you need to do this. "The business needs to work for you so you can work for others to get them the outcome that they need in the most efficient way." Final Tip It's up to you to look for better outcomes for your patients. Be open-minded, look at the research and see what is coming through. If you're unsure why someone is using something or if it works, find someone passionate about it and ask them questions. Have you decided to grow your podiatry business? If you have, let's talk. You can call me directly on 0408671966 or send me an email at [email protected]; otherwise, you can also go to my online calendar and schedule a FREE 30-minute Zoom meeting with me. ONLINE CALENDAR Youtube I record and upload most of my podcast interviews and other educational videos to my Youtube channel, Tyson E Franklin - Podiatry Business Coach. Please SUBSCRIBE, and if you click on the bell icon, you'll be informed whenever a new video is uploaded. Competitive Advantage If you're looking for a competitive advantage over other podiatrists in your area, please visit my EVENTS PAGE, and consider joining the Podiatry Business Owners Club on Facebook.