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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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Quoted in, “Pandemic challenging Australia’s medication supply chains”

I was interviewed and quoted in the article, “Pandemic challenging Australia’s medication supply chains”, written by Ms Morgan Liotta, published in newsGP. Liotta M. Pandemic challenging Australia’s medication supply chains. newsGP. 2021 January 20. Available from: https://www1.racgp.org.au/newsgp/professional/pandemic-challenging-australia-s-medication-supply [PDF]

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The role of older patients’ goals in GP decision-making about medicines: a qualitative study

Our paper on GP perspectives of the role of patient goals of older people in decision-making about medicines was published in BMC Family Practice on 8 January 2021. [URL : PDF] Weir KR, Naganathan V, Carter SM, Tam CWM, McCaffery K, Bonner C, et al. The role of older patients’ goals in GP decision-making about …

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The red eye – a practical management approach

This clinical paper on the management of the red eye in contemporary Australian general practice was published in Medicine Today. [Link]  A full copy of the paper can be assessed through a subscription to Medicine Today, or contact me directly. Sharma D, Tam CWM. The red eye – a practical management approach. Medicine Today 2020; 21(12): …

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Quoted in, “How GPs can use epidemiology to help diagnose coronavirus”

I was interviewed and quoted in the article, “How GPs can use epidemiology to help diagnose coronavirus”, written by Mr Matt Woodley, published in newsGP. Woodley M. How GPs can use epidemiology to help diagnose coronavirus. newsGP. 2020 October 28. Available from: https://www1.racgp.org.au/newsgp/clinical/how-gps-can-use-epidemiology-to-help-diagnose-coro [PDF]

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Quoted in, “As lockdown eases, Victorian GPs brace for wave of health issues”

I was interviewed and quoted in the article, “As lockdown eases, Victorian GPs brace for wave of health issues”, written by Mr Doug Hendrie, published in newsGP. Hendrie D. As lockdown eases, Victorian GPs brace for wave of health issues. newsGP. 2020 October 20. Available from: https://www1.racgp.org.au/newsgp/clinical/as-lockdown-eases-victorian-gps-brace-for-wave-of [PDF]

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