I was interviewed and quoted in the article, “Health resolutions need support of family and loved ones”, written by journalist Stacy Thomas in Liverpool Leader, a local newspaper in South Western Sydney. (PDF)
Category: Web article
Oct 14 2016
Quotation in “The psychology behind the subtle pressure to work when sick”
I was quoted in an online article published by the BBC on sick leave by Georgina Kenyon, an editor and journalist. (PDF)
Oct 04 2016
Alcohol screening and brief interventions in primary care – Evidence and a pragmatic practice-based approach
This clinical article on alcohol screening and brief interventions in primary care was published in Australian Family Physician (PDF). Tam CWM, Knight A, Liaw S-T. Alcohol screening and brief interventions in primary care – Evidence and a pragmatic practice-based approach. Australian Family Physician 2016 10/01;45:767-70. GP Unit authors: Michael Tam, Andrew Knight, Siaw-Teng Liaw
May 26 2016
Metformin as prevention in people taking antipsychotic medication
This article was published in Medical Observer. The article is also available on the Medical Observer website (may need registration) under the title, “What’s the evidence for metformin in the absence of diabetes?”.
May 11 2016
Quotation in “Does a diet full of vitamin C really prevent you from catching a cold?”
Dr Michael Tam was interviewed and quoted by Stuart Marsh, a health journalist publishing an article in ninemsn Coach. (PDF)
May 10 2016
Patients’ acceptance of SNAP assessment: An exploration
This paper looking at the variation in patient acceptance of SNAP risk factor enquiry by GPs was published in Australian Family Physician (PDF) Tam CWM, Zwar N, Hespe C. Patients’ acceptance of SNAP assessment: An exploration. Australian family physician 2016 5/01;45:340-1. Full results from extended analysis here: https://vitualis.com/?page_id=1148