Dec 28 2012
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.
Dec 19 2012
I was quoted in an article written by Charis Palmer, News Editor on The Conversation titled, “Well-known antibiotic amoxycillin found to be inffective cough treatment“.
Sep 21 2012
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 …
May 14 2012
The following article was published on The Conversation. Monday’s medical myth: vitamin C prevents colds By Michael Tam, University of New South Wales Vitamin C is so often suggested as a treatment for the common cold that it’s almost considered common sense. This well-known vitamin is primarily found in fruits and vegetables, with small quantities …
Apr 13 2012
This article was published in Medical Observer. The article is also available on the Medical Observer website (may need registration).
Mar 30 2012
This new revised lecture was first given to medical students in the Phase 2: Society and Health term at the University of New South Wales on Friday, 30 March 2012. Primary care in the health care system on Prezi Audio recording of the lecture: [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=02yXUlDFdSw]