02.06.07

Free medical textbooks

Posted in Good Websites, Michael Tam, Resources at 21:00 by Michael Tam

Original article by: Michael Tam

I recently came across a blog by a Victorian anaesthetic registrar “gasboy07” about his exploits. I noticed on his blogroll a number of links to “free medical textbooks” and was amazed by what I found.

Chances are that these resources are somewhat illicit. Nevertheless, the convenience of being able to search through your favourite textbooks (rather than the tedium of looking through the page of contents and index) is extraordinary. In fact, it completely changes the act of studying!

Get them while they’re still available!

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05.14.06

GP Psych Support

Posted in General Practice, Good Websites, Michael Tam, Psychiatry, Resources at 0:48 by Michael Tam

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GP Psych Support

As a general practice registrar, I have always found mental health interesting, though challenging. Perhaps more so than other specialities, one can often be stumped on exactly how to proceed with management. Add into the mix that community mental health services are relatively thin on the ground, it can be one big headache trying to give the best possible care (or even, adequate level of care).

There is, however, a fantastic service available for General Practitioners – the GP Psych Support.

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