The following general article was published in The Conversation. Health Check: I feel a bit sick, should I stay home or go to work? Michael Tam, UNSW Australia You wake up on a work day and feel under the weather. If you’re vomiting or have a fever, the decision to stay at home is probably clear …
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Jul 10 2015
Pelargonium sidoides extract (Kaloba (R)) for the common cold
This article was published in Medical Observer. The article is also available on the Medical Observer website (may need registration).
Jul 06 2015
Ethical research or research ethics?
Our viewpoint article on research ethics was published in the July 2015 edition of Australian Family Physician. PDF : Web Authors: Siaw-Teng Liaw Chun Wah Michael Tam
Jul 06 2015
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
Jun 12 2015
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. …
Jun 12 2015
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 …

