Tam M, Zwar N, Markham R. Detection of at-risk drinking – beliefs and attitudes of Australian GPs. Presented at: Primary Health Care Research Conference; 2013 July 10; Sydney, Australia. Download abstract (PDF): click here Download poster (PDF): click here
Tag: alcohol
Dec 28 2012
Australian GP perceptions of at-risk drinking, and the role of the AUDIT-C [thesis]
This is a printed version of my Master of Mental Health (General Practitioner) (Research) thesis, submitted to the New South Wales Institute of Psychiatry. The full electronic copy can be read by clicking on the “Preview” button. A printed hard copy can be ordered through Lulu.com.
Sep 21 2012
Detection of at-risk drinking – beliefs and attitudes of Australian GPs
This is a poster that will be presented at the UNSW School of Public Health and Community Medicine Annual Research Symposium on 21 September 2012. The authors are: Dr Michael Tam (School of Public Health and Community Medicine, The University of New South Wales, and the New South Wales Institute of Psychiatry) Prof Nicholas Zwar …
Feb 06 2012
Monday’s medical myth: mixing drinks causes hangovers
The following article was published on The Conversation. Monday’s medical myth: mixing drinks causes hangovers By Michael Tam, University of New South Wales As a general practitioner, I hear a lot of colourful advice from my patients about what they believe constitutes “safe” drinking and how to avoid a nasty hangover. Some of the more pithy sayings …
Dec 09 2011
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).
Oct 06 2011
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.