By Emeritus Professor Mark Fort Harris

Journal articles

Harris M, 1991, 'Community resources and their use by general practitioners', Medical Journal of Australia, 154, pp. 185 - 190, http://dx.doi.org/10.5694/j.1326-5377.1991.tb121027.x

Driver B; Britt H; O’Toole B; Harris M; Bridges-Webb C; Neary S, 1991, 'How representative are patients in general practice morbidity surveys?', Family Practice, 8, pp. 261 - 268, http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/fampra/8.3.261

Harris M; Laklotal M; Smith EL; Taiganivat S; Fey R; Abel M, 1991, 'Issues in primary health care development in vanuatu', Health Policy and Planning, 6, pp. 166 - 172, http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/heapol/6.2.166

Harris MF; Fisher RR, 1991, 'Management of acute lower respiratory infections', Medical Journal of Australia, 155, pp. 538 - 546, http://dx.doi.org/10.5694/j.1326-5377.1991.tb93891.x

Maher CP; Harris MS; Milne A; Johnston A; Stewart A; Waldon JA, 1991, 'Seroepidemiology of hepatitis B infection in children in Vanuatu. Implications for vaccination strategy', Medical Journal of Australia, 154, pp. 249 - 253, http://dx.doi.org/10.5694/j.1326-5377.1991.tb121083.x

HARRIS MF; KAMIEN M, 1990, 'Change in Aboriginal childhood morbidity and mortality in Bourke 1971–84', Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health, 26, pp. 80 - 84, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1440-1754.1990.tb02391.x

Harris MF, 1989, 'The change in rural practice. Bourke 1968 to 1985.', Australian Family Physician, 18, pp. 129 - 133

Harris MF, 1989, 'Alcohol and physical disease in Bourke Aborigines', Australian Drug and Alcohol Review, 8, pp. 79 - 82, http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/09595238980000141

Harris MF, 1989, 'The change in rural practice. Bourke 1968 to 1985.', Australian Family Physician, 18, pp. 54 - 57

Webster IW; Harris MF, 1988, 'Bridging the gap - Health care for the homeless', Medical Journal of Australia, 149, pp. 536 - 540, http://dx.doi.org/10.5694/j.1326-5377.1988.tb120762.x

Harris M, 1988, 'PREGNANCY OUTCOMES IN BOURKE 1983–1985', Community Health Studies, 12, pp. 182 - 186, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1753-6405.1988.tb00158.x

Harris MF; Cameron B; Florin S, 1988, 'Iron deficiency in Bourke children', Aust Paediatr J, 24, pp. 45 - 47

Harris M, 1987, 'Community and population studies in general practice.', Australian Family Physician, 16, pp. 1557 - 1558

Harris M; Sutherland D; Cutter G; Ballangarry L, 1987, 'Alcohol Related Hospital Admissions in a Country Town', Australian Drug and Alcohol Review, 6, pp. 195 - 198, http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/09595238780000601

O'CONNELL PJ; IBELS LS; THOMAS MA; HARRIS M; ECKSTEIN RP, 1987, 'FAMILIAL IgA NEPHROPATHY: A STUDY OF RENAL DISEASE IN AN AUSTRALIAN ABORIGINAL FAMILY', Australian and New Zealand Journal of Medicine, 17, pp. 27 - 33, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1445-5994.1987.tb05045.x

Harris MF, 1985, 'The family history.', Australian Family Physician, 14, pp. 399 - 340

Harris MF; Nolan B; Davidson A, 1984, 'Early childhood pneumonia in Aborigines of Bourke, New South Wales', Medical Journal of Australia, 140, pp. 705 - 707, http://dx.doi.org/10.5694/j.1326-5377.1984.tb108357.x

Conference Papers

Wilson H; Roxas BH; Lintzeris N; Harris M, 2025, 'NSW GP experience diagnosing and managing opioid dependence in their patients' prescribed opioids for chronic pain: longitudinal qualitative research through the lens of the theory of planned behaviour: 2021-2023', in AUSTRALIAN JOURNAL OF PRIMARY HEALTH, CSIRO PUBLISHING

Vuong K; Kabir AYMA; Conway D; Williamson M; Harris M; Barr M, 2023, 'Identifying risk factors for becoming obese: a record linkage longitudinal study in metropolitan Sydney using the 45 and Up Study', in International Journal of Integrated Care, Ubiquity Press, pp. 515, http://dx.doi.org/10.5334/ijic.icic23535

Kabir A; Vuong K; Conway D; Williamson M; Harris M; Barr M, 2023, 'Identifying risk factors for becoming obese: a record linkage longitudinal study in metropolitan Sydney using the 45 and Up Study', in Population Medicine, http://dx.doi.org/10.18332/popmed/165115

Yadav UN; Lloyd J; Baral K; Harris MF, 2022, '158 Using co-design process to develop an integrated self-management intervention program for COPD patients in Nepal', BMJ, pp. a38.2 - a3a39, presented at DS scholar abstracts, http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bmjebm-2022-podabstracts.79

Thorburn K; Harris M; Spooner C; Fisher K, 2021, 'Learning about co-design in primary care', in AUSTRALIAN JOURNAL OF PRIMARY HEALTH, CSIRO PUBLISHING, pp. LI - LI, https://www.webofscience.com/api/gateway?GWVersion=2&SrcApp=PARTNER_APP&SrcAuth=LinksAMR&KeyUT=WOS:000681602200095&DestLinkType=FullRecord&DestApp=ALL_WOS&UsrCustomerID=891bb5ab6ba270e68a29b250adbe88d1

Tiller K; Jun S; Tzar C; Spaile G; Suchy S; Harris MF, 2020, 'Understanding the practice and confidence level of community-based allied-health professionals in providing cancer care in Sydney: A cross sectional survey', in ASIA-PACIFIC JOURNAL OF CLINICAL ONCOLOGY, WILEY, pp. 180 - 180

Russell G; Lewis V; Levesque J-F; Stocks N; Spooner C; Kunin M; Advocat J; Dionne E; Haggerty J; Harris M, 2019, 'What next for access to primary health care for vulnerable communities? Lessons from the IMPACT Centre of Research Excellence', in AUSTRALIAN JOURNAL OF PRIMARY HEALTH, CSIRO PUBLISHING, pp. XLVI - XLVI, https://www.webofscience.com/api/gateway?GWVersion=2&SrcApp=PARTNER_APP&SrcAuth=LinksAMR&KeyUT=WOS:000474928700072&DestLinkType=FullRecord&DestApp=ALL_WOS&UsrCustomerID=891bb5ab6ba270e68a29b250adbe88d1

McDonald J; Comino E; Harris E; Bruce T; Hansen N; Donnelly D; Page J; Harris M, 2017, 'Integrated care for participants attending general practice: a record linkage study based on the 45 and Up population cohort study', in INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF INTEGRATED CARE, UBIQUITY PRESS LTD, http://dx.doi.org/10.5334/ijic.3190

Lo WW; Russell G; Harris M; Cheng I; Kay M; Vasi S; Joshi C; Chan B; Wahidi S; Advocat J; Pottie K; Smith M; Furler J, 2014, 'Coordinated primary health care for refugees: a best practice framework for Australia', in Coordinated primary health care for refugees: a best practice framework for Australia, Canberra, presented at 2014 Primary Health Care Research Conference, Canberra, 23 July 2014 - 25 July 2014, http://phcris.org.au/conference/abstract/7780

Panaretto KS; Peiris D; Usherwood T; Harris M; Hunt J; Patel A, 2012, 'HealthTracker: does electronic decision support improve identification and management of cardiovascular risk in australian primary health care', in CIRCULATION, LIPPINCOTT WILLIAMS & WILKINS, U ARAB EMIRATES, Dubai, pp. E808 - E808, presented at World Congress of Cardiology Scientific Sessions, U ARAB EMIRATES, Dubai, 18 April 2012 - 21 April 2012, https://www.webofscience.com/api/gateway?GWVersion=2&SrcApp=PARTNER_APP&SrcAuth=LinksAMR&KeyUT=WOS:000307009201084&DestLinkType=FullRecord&DestApp=ALL_WOS&UsrCustomerID=891bb5ab6ba270e68a29b250adbe88d1

Class B; Harris MF, 2012, 'Effects of variable concentrations of spermine on the stability of polyA, 2 polydT nucleic acid complexes', in ABSTRACTS OF PAPERS OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY, AMER CHEMICAL SOC, CA, San Diego, presented at 11th International Biorelated Polymer Symposium / 243rd National Spring Meeting of the American-Chemical-Society (ACS), CA, San Diego, 25 March 2012 - 29 March 2012

Tran DT; Comino EJ; Harris MF; Haas M; Jorm L; Rogers KD; Flack J; Powell Davies PG; Jalaludin BB, 2011, 'The 45 and up study: Validating self reported Diabetes Mellitus Status', Thomas & Rachel Moore Education Centre, Liverpool Hospital, presented at Ingham Institute for Applied Medical Research 6th Annual Research & Teaching Showcase "Improving the health and wellbeing of the South West", Thomas & Rachel Moore Education Centre, Liverpool Hospital, 02 December 2011 - 02 December 2011

Harris MF; Mazza D; Russell G; Christl B; Krastev Y; Lloyd JE, 2011, 'Barriers and facilitators to implementation of chronic disease prevention guidelines in Australian general practice', in Barriers and facilitators to implementation of chronic disease prevention guidelines in Australian general practice, Seoul, South Korea, presented at G-I-N 2011Conference: Linking Evidence Policy and Practice, Seoul, South Korea, 28 August 2011 - 31 August 2011

Harris MF; Mazza D; Krastev Y; Christl B; Lloyd JE; Russell G, 2011, 'Implementation of preventive guidelines in Australian general practice - barriers and facilitators', in Implementation of preventive guidelines in Australian general practice - barriers and facilitators., Brisbane, Australia, presented at 2011 Primary Health Care Research Conference, Brisbane, Australia, 13 July 2011 - 15 July 2011, http://www.phcris.org.au/conference/browse.php?id=7231

Krastev Y; Shortus T; Harris MF, 2011, 'Balance between evidence based guidelines and shared decision making in preventive care', in Abstracts of presentations:bridging the gap between research and practice: patient pull or clinician push?, CAPHRI - School of Public Health and Primary Care, Maastricht University, Maastricht, Netherlands, pp. 62 - 62, presented at 6th International Shared Decision Making Conference: Bridging the gap between research and practice: patient pull or clinician push?, Maastricht, Netherlands, 19 June 2011 - 22 June 2011, http://www.isdm2011.org/ISDM_2011_ABSTRACT_BOOKDEF.pdf

Robinson A; Laws RA; Harris MF; Denney-Wilson E, 2011, 'Accessible, feasible and universal child obesity prevention by nurses in general practice: The Healthy 4 Life pilot study', in Nutrition and Dietetics, Dietitians Association of Australia, Deakin, Australia, pp. xii - xii, presented at Dietitians Association of Australia 29th National Conference, Adelaide Convention Centre, Adelaide, Australia, 26 May 2011 - 28 May 2011, http://dx.doi.org/10.1261/j.1747-0080.2011.01503_3.x/abstract

Comino EJ; Krastev Y; Harris MF; Powell Davies PG; Christl B, 2010, 'Access to “best practice” primary health care', Singapore, pp. 88, presented at Bioethics in a Globalised World, Singapore, 28 July 2010 - 31 July 2010

Williams AM; Dennis SM; Harris MF, 2010, 'Do linkages between self-management programs and primary care providers target those most in need of self-management support?', Darwin, Australia, presented at Primary Health Care Research Conference, Darwin, Australia, 30 June 2010 - 02 July 2010

Comino EJ; Krastev Y; Christl B; Harris MF; Powell Davies PG; Haas M; Furler JS, 2010, 'Evaluating policy and practice interventions on access to best practice primary health care.', Darwin, Australia, Darwin, Australia

Powell Davies PG; Krastev Y; McDonald J; Jeon YH; Christl B; Faruqi N; Harris MF, 2010, 'Never the Twain? Different types of integrated care centres and their effectiveness', Darwin, Australia, Darwin, Australia

Harris MF; Williams AM; Taggart J; Dennis SM; Newall AT; Shortus TD, 2009, 'Effective determinants for supporting lifestyle health literacy and self management skills in primary health care', Brisbane, Australia, presented at 2009 Health Services and Policy Research Conference – Reforming, Responding, Rewarding: 6th Health Service and Policy Research Conference, Brisbane, Australia, 25 November 2009 - 27 November 2009

Vagholkar S; Zwar NA; Harris MF, 2009, 'Cardiovascular absolute risk assessment and impact on prescribing', Perth, presented at GP`09 - A doctor for all seasons, Perth, 01 October 2009 - 04 October 2009

Harris MF; Zwar NA; Dennis SM; Taggart J; Chan BC, 2009, 'Driving change in chronic disease management: teamworking in general practice', Melbourne, presented at 2009 General Practice and Primary Health Care Research Conference, Melbourne, 15 July 2009 - 17 July 2009

Chan BC; Harris MF; Wan Q; Daniel C; Zwar NA, 2009, 'Finding common grounds - an intervention to facilitate teamwork in General Practices', Melbourne, presented at 2009 General Practice and Primary Health Care Research Conference, Melbourne, 15 July 2009 - 17 July 2009

Fanaian M; Harris MF; Passey M; Lyle D, 2009, 'GP’s Assessment and management for lifestyle risk factors in rural and urban general practices in Australia', Melbourne, presented at 2009 General Practice and Primary Health Care Research Conference, Melbourne, 15 July 2009 - 17 July 2009

Kirby SE; Dennis SM; Harris MF, 2009, 'Supporting patients to manage chronic disease: are patient perception the key?', in 2009 General Practice and Primary Health Care Research Conference: Program & Abstracts, Primary Health Care Research and Information Service, Australia., Primary Health Care Research and Information Service, Australia., presented at 2009 General Practice and Primary Health Care Research Conference, Melbourne, 15 July 2009 - 17 July 2009

Comino EJ; Knight J; Anderson CJ; Jackson Pulver L; Harris E; Harris MF, 2009, 'The Gudaga Project: describing health and development of Aboriginal infants at 12 months', Melbourne, presented at 2009 General Practice and Primary Health Care Research Conference, Melbourne, 15 July 2009 - 17 July 2009

Dennis SM; Williams AM; Harris MF, 2009, 'What are the linkages between self-management programs and primary care providers?', in 2009 General Practice and Primary Health Care Research Conference: Program & Abstracts, Primary Health Care Research and Information Service, Australia., Primary Health Care Research and Information Service, Australia., presented at 2009 General Practice and Primary Health Care Research Conference, Melbourne, 15 July 2009 - 17 July 2009

Harris MF, 2009, 'Health Check and Preventive care in Australia', Baden, Austria, presented at European Forum for Evidence Based Prevention (EUFEB), Baden, Austria, 24 June 2009 - 26 June 2009

Vagholkar S; Zwar NA; Harris MF; Wan Q, 2009, 'Absolute risk assessment and impact on prescribing', Brisbane, presented at Heart Foundation Conference 2009 Hearts in Focus: Celebration, Collaboration and Challenges, Brisbane, 14 May 2009 - 16 May 2009

Eames-Brown R; Laws RA; Williams AM; Powell Davies PG; Harris MF, 2009, 'The provision of lifestyle risk factor management by community nurses - what do nurses and their clients think?', Adelaide, presented at Health in Transition, 4th International Conference on community health nursing research, Adelaide

Fanaian M; Harris MF; Laws RA, 2008, 'LIFE STYLE INTERVENTION IN HEALTH IMPROVEMENT AND PREVENTION STUDY: “CHANGE FOR HIPS ” PROGRAM', Hanoi, presented at 40th APACPH Annual Conference, Hanoi, 04 November 2008 - 06 November 2008

Mcdonald J; Cumming J; Powell-Davies PG; Harris MF; Burns P, 2007, 'Systematic review of comprehensive primary health care models', in 35th North american Primary Care Research Group (NAPCRG) Annual Meeting, Vancouver BC Canada, pp. 1 - 221, presented at 35th North american Primary Care Research Group (NAPCRG) Annual Meeting, Vancouver BC Canada, 20 October 2007 - 23 October 2007

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