Category: Book

How to ensure your research follows ethical principles

Our book chapter, “How to ensure your research follows ethical principles” was published in the first edition of “How To Do Primary Care Research”, a book endorsed by WONCA (World Organization of Family Doctors), and edited by Felicity Goodyear-Smith and Robert Mash. (URL) Barton C, Hall S, Abbott P, Tam CWM, Lyons A, Liaw ST. …

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The Explainer – from Déjà Vu to Why the Sky Is Blue, and Other Conundrums

Three of my articles have been included in this new book released by CSIRO Publishing. Take an aspirin a day after you turn 50. p. 115 Cranberry juice prevents bladder infections. p. 132 Vitamin C prevents colds. p. 220

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99 & Counting: Medical Myths Debunked

My articles published in the Monday Medical Myth series on The Conversation were included in a paperback and e-book publication, “99 & Counting: Medical Myths Debunked”, edited by Helen Sykes & Fron Jackson-Webb. This series of articles was brainchild of Fron, who engaged with field experts to write on a commonly believed myth, explain where it might …

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vitualis’ Medical Rants – Collections 2003-2013

vitualis’ Medical Rants – Collections 2003-2013 is a collection of articles, essays, letters and comments that I have written over the last 10 years. The book is divided into 10 parts – each section having a different flavour and style of writing.  The historical context of my experiences links the separate sections together. This book …

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Australian GP perceptions of at-risk drinking, and the role of the AUDIT-C [thesis]

This is a printed version of my Master of Mental Health (General Practitioner) (Research) thesis, submitted to the New South Wales Institute of Psychiatry. The full electronic copy can be read by clicking on the “Preview” button.  A printed hard copy can be ordered through Lulu.com.

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The Creation of The Medicine Box

“The Creation of The Medicine Box” is a comprehensive documentation of the design, goals, development and construction of the website, The Medicine Box.  It contains a review and analysis of the state of the project after six months from its launch in April 2006. This report was in addition written and designed as a guidebook …

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