Oct 11 2019
An abridged version of this article was published in the September-October 2019, which is the final print issue, of Medical Observer, under the title “A natural fix for knee pain” (PDF). Tam M. A natural fix for knee pain? Medical Observer. 2019 September-October. pp 34-5. It also also published in the AusDoc.Plus online platform under the …
Jul 22 2019
This article on quality improvement in general practice was published in MJA InSight+ on 22 July 2019. (PDF) MacIsaac MB, Tam M, McLean K, Morgan M, Jones F, Saito M. We need to talk about quality in general practice. MJA InSight+ 2019 July 22; 28. Available: https://insightplus.mja.com.au/2019/28/we-need-to-talk-about-quality-in-general-practice/
Jul 12 2019
An abridged version of this article was published in the July 2019 issue of Medical Observer. Tam M. Duloxetine as treatment for knee osteoarthritis pain. Medical Observer. 2019 July 12. Online version on AusDoc.Plus platform: “Is an SNRI effective in knee OA?”
May 27 2019
I was interviewed and quoted in this article by Kellie Scott in ABC Life, on taking sick leave when ill with the common cold or influenza. Quotations in: Scott K. Knowing when you should call into work sick with a cold or flu. ABC Life. 2019 May 27. Accessed from: https://www.abc.net.au/life/when-am-i-sick-enough-to-stay-home-from-work/11110604 (PDF)
May 09 2019
An abridged version of this article was published in the May 2019 issue of Medical Observer. Printed edition: Tam M. Does it pass the sniff test? Medical Observer. 2019 May 9. pp. 40-41. (PDF) Online version on AusDoc.Plus platform: “Can inhaling ‘alco-wipes’ ease acute nausea?”
Dec 09 2019
Reality check: inert placebo use rare in Australian general practice
Our rapid response article on the frequency of use of inert placebos in general practice was published in MJA InSight Plus. (PDF) Tam M, Price K. Reality check: inert placebo use rare in Australian general practice. MJA InSight Plus. 9 December 2019; 48.