Tag: EBM

Online training in evidence-based medicine and research methods for GP registrars: a mixed-methods evaluation of engagement and impact

Our paper on the evaluation of an online EBM and research methods training modules that I helped develop was published in BMC Medical Education. [Link : PDF] Citation Rahimi-Ardabili H, Spooner C, Harris MF, Magin P, Tam CWM, Liaw ST, et al. Online training in evidence-based medicine and research methods for GP registrars: a mixed-methods evaluation …

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Quoted in, “How GPs can use epidemiology to help diagnose coronavirus”

I was interviewed and quoted in the article, “How GPs can use epidemiology to help diagnose coronavirus”, written by Mr Matt Woodley, published in newsGP. Woodley M. How GPs can use epidemiology to help diagnose coronavirus. newsGP. 2020 October 28. Available from: https://www1.racgp.org.au/newsgp/clinical/how-gps-can-use-epidemiology-to-help-diagnose-coro [PDF]

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N95 respirators vs surgical masks to prevent transmission of respiratory tract infections to staff in primary care

A version of this article was published in the on the AusDoc.Plus online platform in the Clinical Focus Examining the Evidence section under the title, “Do N95 respirators reduce infection risk compared to surgical masks?” on 27 February 2020. [PDF pre-print] Tam M. Do N95 respirators reduce infection risk compared to surgical masks? AusDoc.Plus. 2020 …

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Evidence Based Medicine – Finding data and critical appraisal with Dr Michael Tam GP

I was interviewed by Dr Sam Manger, GP, medical educator and host of the podcast, “The GP Show” on the topic of evidence-based medicine. [Link to the episode : MP3]

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Evidence-based medicine in general practice

This presentation was delivered at the 2018 Nanjing Medical University International Symposium on Medical Education – Sino-Australia Forum on the topic of General Practice Training, on 21 April 2018. (PDF)

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Does co-enzyme Q10 reduce statin-related muscle pain?

This article was published in the August 2016 edition of Medical Observer under the title, “The place of CoQ10 in prevention” (pp. 62-63). (PDF)

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