Tag: general practice

How can we treat hangovers?

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

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Is it ethical for medical practitioners to prescribe alternative and complementary treatments that may lack an evidence base?

Tam CWM. Is it ethical for medical practitioners to prescribe alternative and complementary treatments that may lack an evidence base? [Letter] Med J Aust 2011; 195(11): 660-661 This was a Letter to the Editor published in the Medical Journal of Australia. DOI: 10.5694/mja11.11333 The article is in PDF format and hosted by Google Drive.

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GP Synergy Evidence-Based Medicine (EBM) and Critical Appraisal Online Course for GP registrars

This is a short online e-learning course in five modules.  Its goal is to develop EBM and critical appraisal knowledge and skills in general practice registrars. Team members: Michael Tam and Anne Eastwood. http://tiny.cc/ebm4gp

Is cryotherapy the best treatment for common warts?

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

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Perceptions of GPs in teaching practices on detecting problem drinking, and the AUDIT-C

This was a poster presentation at the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) GP11 Conference. Both the poster, and the handout are in PDF format and hosted by Google Drive.

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Can cranberry prevent UTIs?

The following is the first article in a new two-monthly column published in Medical Observer, an Australian non-peer reviewed news/periodical for general practitioners. It is on the Medical Observer website (may need registration).

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