This clinical article on the evidence surrounding alcohol screening and brief interventions was published in the medical periodical, The Medical Republic.
Category: Web article
Nov 03 2015
Alcohol enquiry by GPs – understanding patients’ perspectives: a qualitative study
This research article on patient beliefs and attitudes towards alcohol discussions with GPs was published in Australian Family Physician. (PDF). Tam CWM, Leong L, Zwar N, Hespe C. Alcohol enquiry by GPs – understanding patient perspectives: a qualitative study. Australian family physician. 2015;44(11):833-8. GP Unit authors: Michael Tam, Louis Leong
Oct 30 2015
Starting allopurinol in acute gout
This article was published in Medical Observer. The article is also available on the Medical Observer website (may need registration).
Sep 09 2015
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)
Sep 04 2015
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).
Aug 14 2015
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).