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How acceptable is it for GPs to ask about drinking – what do patients think?

This oral presentation was given at the GP15, the RACGP 2015 Conference, held on 21-23 September 2015 in Melbourne. (abstract PDF) Tam CWM, Leong L, Zwar N, Hespe C.  How acceptable is it for GPs to ask about drinking – who do patients think?  GP15 RACGP 2015 Conference. Melbourne. 2015 September 21-23.

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Drinking dilemma

I was interviewed and quoted in this article written by Resli Buchel, in Medical Observer (PDF).

HealthPathways as a tool for integrating care – experiences and reflections

This presentation was given as an oration at the South Western Sydney Local Health District, and South Western Sydney PHN, Integrated Care Forum, held at Liverpool Hospital, on Wednesday 16 September 2015 (Integrated Care Forum Program). Audio recording: Transcript Hello!  Good afternoon. I’m Michael Tam, a GP at the General Practice Unit in Fairfield Hospital.  For …

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Risky drinking: alcohol in general practice

I was interviewed and quoted in this article written by Bevan Wang, in the RACGP “Good Practice” magazine. (PDF)

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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