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)
Quotation:
“Michael Tam, staff specialist in general practice at Fairfield Hospital, in Sydney, Australia advises taking time off at the beginning of a bad cold, especially if you work in an industry where you will be in close contact with lots of people, such as hospitality, or in a caring role.
Even if you work in an office, Tam offers the same advice, since staying away will prevent the spread of the illness. Got a stomach bug? Stay away from work for two days after vomiting and diarrhoea stops.”
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Michael Tam
Dr Michael Tam is a clinical academic Specialist General Practitioner, combining the provision of family medicine, research, health services development, and governance. Michael’s clinical interest is in the whole-person primary care of people living with mental illness. He is actively involved in mental health policy, strategy, and governance, with local, state, and national bodies. Michael’s research is in integrated care and preventive care in general practice. He has expertise in both qualitative and quantitative research methods.
