Michael Tam

Dr Michael Tam is a clinical academic Specialist General Practitioner, combining the provision of family medicine, research, health services development, and governance. Michael’s clinical interest is in the whole-person primary care of people living with mental illness. He is actively involved in mental health policy, strategy, and governance, with local, state, and national bodies. Michael’s research is in integrated care and preventive care in general practice. He has expertise in both qualitative and quantitative research methods.

Most commented posts

  1. Health Check: can you treat the common cold? — 6 comments
  2. Monday’s medical myth: take an aspirin a day after you turn 50 — 3 comments
  3. Quoted in ABC Life article, “Knowing when you should call into work sick with a cold or flu” — 3 comments
  4. Monday’s medical myth: cranberry juice prevents bladder infections — 2 comments
  5. Why don’t we detect at-risk drinkers? A qualitative study of GP beliefs and attitudes — 2 comments

Author's posts

Research ethics for new GP researchers

This video presentation is based on our professional guide published in Australian Family Physician. GP Unit authors: Michael Tam, Siaw-Teng Liaw

Corticosteroid injections for tennis elbow

This article was published in Medical Observer. The article is also available on the Medical Observer website (may need registration).

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Oh, to be a fly on the wall! Practical video observation for learning, teaching, and supervision.

I presented this abstract (PDF) at the General Practice Training & Education Conference, 26-27 August 2015, at the Hotel Grand Chancellor Hobart. Authors: Michael Tam Andrew Knight Siaw-Teng Liaw Patrick Khoury Joel Rhee Alan Huynh Prezi presentation:

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“Just a quick script doc” – caring for ‘drug seeking’ patients

This was an 1 hour workshop presented at the General Practice Training & Education Conference, 26-27 August 2015, at the Hotel Grand Chancellor Hobart.  Abstract (PDF) Authors: Paul Grinzi Genevieve Yates Michael Tam

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Common things are common – alcohol use disorders

This article was published in Australian Doctor in the “Grand Rounds” segment.  It was titled “Chasing zebras” in the print and online version. Authors: Alan Huynh and Michael Tam This article is also available on the Australian Doctor website (registration required).

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How acceptable is it for GPs to ask about drinking? What patients think – a mixed methods study

I presented this abstract (PDF, 344 KB) as an oral presentation at the 2015 Primary Health Care Research Conference, held at the Adelaide Convention Centre, 29-31 July 2015. A recorded version of the presentation is available on YouTube:

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