Tag: general practice

Primary care in the health care system

This new revised lecture was first given to medical students in the Phase 2: Society and Health term at the University of New South Wales on Friday, 30 March 2012. Primary care in the health care system on Prezi Audio recording of the lecture: [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=02yXUlDFdSw]

Consulting in General Practice

This revised lecture was first given to medical students in the Primary Care course on Monday 12 March 2012 at The University of New South Wales. Consulting in general practice (workshop) on Prezi

Monday’s medical myth: take an aspirin a day after you turn 50

The following article was published on The Conversation. Monday’s medical myth: take an aspirin a day after you turn 50 By Michael Tam, University of New South Wales Aspirin is a historical marvel. It’s been manufactured for more than a century and is still in widespread use. No other medication can claim as many different …

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Monday’s medical myth: mixing drinks causes hangovers

The following article was published on The Conversation. Monday’s medical myth: mixing drinks causes hangovers By Michael Tam, University of New South Wales As a general practitioner, I hear a lot of colourful advice from my patients about what they believe constitutes “safe” drinking and how to avoid a nasty hangover. Some of the more pithy sayings …

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Common paediatric problems in GP

This lecture was given to junior medical officers at their Prevocational General Practice Placement Program (PGPPP) orientation, at the GP Synergy Liverpool Office. The presentation is hosted by Prezi.com. Common paediatric problems in GP on Prezi

Immunisations in General Practice

This lecture was given to junior medical officers at their Prevocational General Practice Placement Program (PGPPP) orientation, at the GP Synergy Liverpool Office. The presentation is hosted by Prezi.com. Immunisations on Prezi