Tag: general practice

Common things are common – alcohol use disorders

This article was published in Australian Doctor in the “Grand Rounds” segment.  It was titled “Chasing zebras” in the print and online version. Authors: Alan Huynh and Michael Tam This article is also available on the Australian Doctor website (registration required).

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How acceptable is it for GPs to ask about drinking? What patients think – a mixed methods study

I presented this abstract (PDF, 344 KB) as an oral presentation at the 2015 Primary Health Care Research Conference, held at the Adelaide Convention Centre, 29-31 July 2015. A recorded version of the presentation is available on YouTube:

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Radio interview: 2SER

I was interviewed today on 2SER Sydney radio this morning at 1010 regarding my article on staying at home with a winter illness in The Conversation.

Interview with 666 ABC Canberra radio

I was interviewed today by Genevieve Jacobs of 666 ABC Canberra radio this morning at 1010, on the Morning program regarding my article on staying at home with a winter illness in The Conversation.

Interview on 720 ABC Perth radio

I was interviewed today by Gillian O’Shaughnessy of 720 ABC Perth radio regarding my article on staying at home with a winter illness in The Conversation.

Health Check: I feel a bit sick, should I stay home or go to work?

The following general article was published in The Conversation. Health Check: I feel a bit sick, should I stay home or go to work? Michael Tam, UNSW Australia You wake up on a work day and feel under the weather. If you’re vomiting or have a fever, the decision to stay at home is probably clear …

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