May 14 2018

Evidence Based Medicine – Finding data and critical appraisal with Dr Michael Tam GP

I was interviewed by Dr Sam Manger, GP, medical educator and host of the podcast, “The GP Show” on the topic of evidence-based medicine. [Link to the episode : MP3]

Abstract

Dr Michael Tam is a GP, Senior Lecturer at The University of Sydney, Discipline of General Practice and Founder of “Morsels of Evidence – EBM for GPs” at evidencebasedmedicine.com.au

Today we get into some pearls and common errors in EBM.

  • How to analyse new information for use in GP
  • What online resources are good for EBM searching
  • Assessing data and trials
  • How we can explain concepts like relative risk reduction, absolute risk reduction and needed number to treat to patients
  • Some bias in trials to be aware of e.g. changing end points, p-hacking
  • Good resources for clinicians on further EBM training
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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.

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