Our viewpoint article on research ethics was published in the July 2015 edition of Australian Family Physician.
Authors:
- Siaw-Teng Liaw
- Chun Wah Michael Tam
Jul 06 2015
Ethical research or research ethics?
Jul 06 2015
Consultation contexts and the acceptability of alcohol enquiry from general practitioners – a survey experiment
My study, a survey experiment measuring the variability in acceptability in patient acceptance to alcohol enquiry by GPs was published in the July 2015 edition of Australian Family Physician.
Authors:
- Chun Wah Michael Tam
- Louis Hion-Lam Leong
- Nicholas Zwar
- Charlotte Hespe
Jun 24 2015
Detecting risky drinkers in general practice – why aren’t we there yet?
This oral presentation was delivered in the School of Public Health and Community Medicine, UNSW Australia, Lunchtime Seminar series.
GP Unit authors: Michael Tam
Jun 19 2015
Someone is watching over you – facilitated interactive workshop
This was a presentation to GP Supervisors at “The Learning Ledge” weekend workshop, held at the Crowne Plaza Hunter Valley on Saturday 20th June 2015.
Jun 12 2015
Research ethics and approval process: A guide for new GP researchers
My professional guide on the research ethics process was published in the June 2015 edition of Australian Family Physician.
Authors:
- Siaw-Teng Liaw
- Chun Wah Michael Tam
Abstract
Background
The underlying moral principles and values, and the virtues held as desirable for a researcher, should be reflected upon and embedded in the research. The foundation step is to download the National Health and Medical Research Council’s (NHMRC’s) National Statement on Ethical Conduct in Human Research and the NHMRC’s Guidelines for Ethical Conduct in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Research to use as references.
Objective
This paper draws on the experience of The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners’ (RACGP’s) National Research and Evaluation Ethics Committee to provide an eight-step approach to the research ethics process.
Discussion
The researcher should use the research ethics process as an opportunity to foster and guide the development and conduct of ethical research.
Jun 12 2015
Let’s listen to patients’ and GPs’ perspectives on alcohol-screening research
My opinion piece/viewpoint article on alcohol screening research was published in the June 2015 edition of Australian Family Physician.
Authors:
- Chun Wah Michael Tam
- Louis Hion-Lam Leong
- Nicholas Zwar
Summary
Alcohol-screening questionnaires have been found to be effective in the early detection of risky drinking but are rarely used by clinicians in primary care. As research agenda tend not to seek the perspectives of patients and general practitioners (GPs), the best way to address the barriers to implementation is unclear. Contemporary research to explore patient beliefs and attitudes towards alcohol enquiry by GPs is needed.