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Quoted in, “Confusion over temporary vaccine exemption”

I was interviewed and quoted in the article, “Confusion over temporary vaccine exemption”, written by Ms Anastasia Tsirtsakis, published in newsGP. Tsirtsakis A. Confusion over temporary vaccine exemption. 2021 September 28. Available from:  https://www1.racgp.org.au/newsgp/clinical/confusion-over-temporary-vaccine-exemption

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Online training in evidence-based medicine and research methods for GP registrars: a mixed-methods evaluation of engagement and impact

Our paper on the evaluation of an online EBM and research methods training modules that I helped develop was published in BMC Medical Education. [Link : PDF] Citation Rahimi-Ardabili H, Spooner C, Harris MF, Magin P, Tam CWM, Liaw ST, et al. Online training in evidence-based medicine and research methods for GP registrars: a mixed-methods evaluation …

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Quoted in, “Australia bucked global mortality trend in 2020: AIHW”

I was interviewed and quoted in the article, “Australia bucked global mortality trend in 2020: AIHW”, written by Mr Jolyon Attwooll, published in newsGP. Attwooll J. Australia bucked global mortality trend in 2020: AIHW. 2021 September 14. Available from: https://www1.racgp.org.au/newsgp/clinical/australia-bucked-global-mortality-trend-in-2020-ai

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Quoted in, “Poll suggests 93% of GPs have not been offered respirator fit-testing”

I was interviewed and quoted in the article, “Poll suggests 93% of GPs have not been offered respirator fit-testing”, written by Ms Anastasia Tsirtsakis, published in newsGP. Tsirtasakis A. Poll suggests 93% of GPs have not been offered respirator fit-testing. newsGP. 2021 July 20. Available from: https://www1.racgp.org.au/newsgp/clinical/poll-suggests-93-of-gps-have-not-been-offered-resp

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Quotation in, “Calcium score gets cautious backing from Heart Foundation”

I was interviewed and quoted in this article written by Ms Ruby Prosser Scully, published in The Medical Republic regarding the new statement from the National Health Foundation of Australia on coronary artery calcium scoring. [URL : PDF] Scully RP.  Calcium score gets cautious backing from Heart Foundation. The Medical Republic. 2021 May 17. Available …

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Is it time to stop using statistical significance?

Our paper on the problematic nature of the use of the term “statistical significance” was published in Australian Prescriber. [PDF] Frank O, Tam CWM, Rhee J. Is it time to stop using statistical significance? Aust Prescr 2021;44:16-18. DOI: 10.18773/austprescr.2020.074

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