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Consultation contexts and the acceptability of alcohol enquiry from general practitioners – a survey experiment

My study, a survey experiment measuring the variability in acceptability in patient acceptance to alcohol enquiry by GPs was published in the July 2015 edition of Australian Family Physician. PDF : Web Authors: Chun Wah Michael Tam Louis Hion-Lam Leong Nicholas Zwar Charlotte Hespe

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Detecting risky drinkers in general practice – why aren’t we there yet?

This oral presentation was delivered in the School of Public Health and Community Medicine, UNSW Australia, Lunchtime Seminar series. GP Unit authors: Michael Tam

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Someone is watching over you – facilitated interactive workshop

This was a presentation to GP Supervisors at “The Learning Ledge” weekend workshop, held at the Crowne Plaza Hunter Valley on Saturday 20th June 2015.

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Research ethics and approval process: A guide for new GP researchers

My professional guide on the research ethics process was published in the June 2015 edition of Australian Family Physician. PDF (145 KB) : Web Authors: Siaw-Teng Liaw Chun Wah Michael Tam Abstract Background The underlying moral principles and values, and the virtues held as desirable for a researcher, should be reflected upon and embedded in the research. …

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Let’s listen to patients’ and GPs’ perspectives on alcohol-screening research

My opinion piece/viewpoint article on alcohol screening research was published in the June 2015 edition of Australian Family Physician. PDF (167 KB) : Web Authors: Chun Wah Michael Tam Louis Hion-Lam Leong Nicholas Zwar Summary Alcohol-screening questionnaires have been found to be effective in the early detection of risky drinking but are rarely used by clinicians in primary care. As …

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Paracetamol for acute low-back pain

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

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