Tag: primary care

Alcohol enquiry by GPs – understanding patients’ perspectives: a qualitative study

This research article on patient beliefs and attitudes towards alcohol discussions with GPs was published in Australian Family Physician. (PDF). Tam CWM, Leong L, Zwar N, Hespe C. Alcohol enquiry by GPs – understanding patient perspectives: a qualitative study. Australian family physician. 2015;44(11):833-8. GP Unit authors: Michael Tam, Louis Leong

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How acceptable is it for GPs to ask about drinking – what do patients think?

This oral presentation was given at the GP15, the RACGP 2015 Conference, held on 21-23 September 2015 in Melbourne. (abstract PDF) Tam CWM, Leong L, Zwar N, Hespe C.  How acceptable is it for GPs to ask about drinking – who do patients think?  GP15 RACGP 2015 Conference. Melbourne. 2015 September 21-23.

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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

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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. PDF (145 KB) : Web 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. …

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How acceptable is it for GPs to ask about drinking? What patients think.

I presented this poster presentation (abstract and handout, PDF 1 Mb) at the International Medicine in Addiction 2015 (IMiA15) Conference, held in Melbourne 20-22 March 2015.

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Patient acceptability towards receiving alcohol enquiry from GPs – results from a mixed methods study

I presented this abstract (PDF, 344 KB) as an oral short presentation at the 9th annual Ingham Institute for Applied Medical Research and South Western Sydney Local Health District (2014) Research & Teaching Showcase, held today at the Thomas & Rachel Moore Education Centre, Liverpool Hospital, Liverpool NSW Australia. A recorded version of the presentation is available …

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