Tag: general practice

How acceptable is it for GPs to ask about drinking – what do patients think?

This oral presentation was given at the GP15, the RACGP 2015 Conference, held on 21-23 September 2015 in Melbourne. (abstract PDF) Tam CWM, Leong L, Zwar N, Hespe C.  How acceptable is it for GPs to ask about drinking – who do patients think?  GP15 RACGP 2015 Conference. Melbourne. 2015 September 21-23.

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Drinking dilemma

I was interviewed and quoted in this article written by Resli Buchel, in Medical Observer (PDF).

Risky drinking: alcohol in general practice

I was interviewed and quoted in this article written by Bevan Wang, in the RACGP “Good Practice” magazine. (PDF)

Corticosteroid injections for tennis elbow

This article was published in Medical Observer. The article is also available on the Medical Observer website (may need registration).

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Oh, to be a fly on the wall! Practical video observation for learning, teaching, and supervision.

I presented this abstract (PDF) at the General Practice Training & Education Conference, 26-27 August 2015, at the Hotel Grand Chancellor Hobart. Authors: Michael Tam Andrew Knight Siaw-Teng Liaw Patrick Khoury Joel Rhee Alan Huynh Prezi presentation:

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“Just a quick script doc” – caring for ‘drug seeking’ patients

This was an 1 hour workshop presented at the General Practice Training & Education Conference, 26-27 August 2015, at the Hotel Grand Chancellor Hobart.  Abstract (PDF) Authors: Paul Grinzi Genevieve Yates Michael Tam

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