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102. Walker, P. J. (2017). How do we decide what is right or wrong? We need to provide an argument for our moral decisions.thriveglobal.com. Retrieved from https://www.thriveglobal.com/stories/14643-how-do-we-decide-what-is-right-or-wrong

101. Walker, P. J. (2017). Away from Work. Writing with Light: Medical Journal of Australia. Retrieved from https://www.mja.com.au/photo/207/7/away-work

100. Novakovic, D., Cheng, A., Zurynski Y, Booy R, Walker P, … Brotherton, J. (2017). A prospective study of the Incidence of Juvenile Onset Recurrent Respiratory Papillomatosis after implementation of a National HPV Vaccination Program, Journal of Infectious Disease, In Press.

99. Walker, P. J., & Lovat, T. (2017). Life and Death Decisions in the Clinical Setting: Moral decision making through Dialogic Consensus. Singapore: Springer International Publishing. Retrieved from http://www.springer.com/in/book/9789811043000

98. Walker, P. J. (2017). Doctor-patient relationships. Philosophy Now, 119(April-May 2017), 16-17. https://philosophynow.org/issues/119/Doctor-Patient_Relationships

97. Walker, P. J. (2017). Has the autonomy pendulum swung too far?. ANZ Journal of Surgery, In Press. doi:10.1111/ans.14053

96. Walker, P. J., & Lovat, T. (2017). Dialogic consensus in medicine: A justification claim. Journal of Medicine and Philosophy.

95. Walker, P. J. (2017). Approaches to the snoring child with possible sleep apnea. In Z. Ahmed, R. Morton, & M. Giles (Eds.), Symptom Orientated  Otolaryngology, Volume 3 (pp. 282-293). New Delhi, India: Jaypee Medical Publishers.

94. Walker, P., & Lovat, T. (2016). Should We be Talking About  Ethics  or About  Morals ?. Ethics & Behavior. 27(5): 436-444. doi:10.1080/10508422.2016.1275968

93. Novakovic, D., Cheng, A. T. L., Baguley, K., Walker, P. J., Harrison, H., Soma, M., . . . Brotherton, J. M. L. (2016). Juvenile recurrent respiratory papillomatosis: 10-year audit and Australian prevalence estimates. Laryngoscope, 126(12), 2827-2832. doi:10.1002/lary.26005

92. Walker, P. (2016). Moral considerations in non-EXIT airway management. International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology, 81, 100-101. doi:10.1016/j.ijporl.2015.11.032

91. Walker, P., & Lovat, T. (2016). Dialogic Consensus In Clinical Decision-Making. Journal of Bioethical Inquiry, 13(4), 571-580. doi:10.1007/s11673-016-9743-z

90. Walker, P. J., & Lovat, T. (2016). Towards a proportionist approach to moral decision making in medicine. Ethics and Medicine: an international journal of bioethics, 32(3), 153-161.

89. Walker, P. J. (2016). Walker P,  Moral considerations and in-utero babies, Atlas of Science. Retrieved from http://atlasofscience.org/moral-considerations-and-in-utero-babies/

88. Mohammadi, A., Walker, P. J., & Gardner-Berry, K. (2015). Unilateral auditory neuropathy spectrum disorder: retrocochlear lesion in disguise?. The Journal of Laryngology & Otology, 129(S1), S38-S44. doi:10.1017/S0022215114002734

87. Walker, P. J., & Lovat, T. (2015). Towards a re-balancing of medical education. International Journal of Ethics, 11(4), 319-326.

86. Walker, P., & Lovat, T. J. (2015). Concepts of personhood and autonomy as they apply to end-of-life: Decisions in intensive care. Medicine, Healthcare and Philosophy, 18(3), 309-315. doi:10.1007/s11019-014-9604-7

85. Walker, P., & Lovat, T. (2015). Applying Habermasian "ways" of knowing to medical education. Journal of Contemporary Medical Education, 3(3), 117-120. doi:10.5455/jcme.20151102103550

84. Walker, P. J. (2015). An examination of moral decision-making in Medicine, informed by a Habermasian paradigmatic approach: implications for medical education. (PhD Thesis, University of Newcastle). Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/1959.13/1309844

83. Walker, P., Lovat, T. J., Leitch, J., & Saul, P. (2014). The Moral Philosophical Challenges
Posed by Fully Implantable Permanent Pacemakers. Ethics and Medicine: an international journal of bioethics, 30(3), 157-165.

82. Walker, P. J., & Lovat, T. (2014). You say morals, I say ethics – what’s the difference?, The Conversation. Retrieved from https://theconversation.com/you-say-morals-i-say-ethics-whats-the-difference-30913

81. Walker, P., Whitehead, B., & Rowley, M. (2013). Role of paediatric intensive care following adenotonsillectomy for severe obstructive sleep apnoea: Criteria for elective admission. The Journal of Laryngology & Otology, 127(S1), S26-S29. doi:10.1017/S0022215112001739

80. Walker, P. J. (2013). Consciousness and the breathing of the machine [Inaugural "New Philosopher" Writers' Award: mind, consciousness and reality].

79. Ashhurst-Smith, C. I. J., Hall, S. T., Stuart, J., Burns, C. J., Liet, E., Walker, P. J., . . . Blackwell, C. C. (2012). Alloiococcus otitidis: An emerging pathogen in otitis media. Journal of Infection, 64(2), 233-235.

78. Walker, P. J. (2011). Tympanic membrane Eustachian tube obstruction in children: Early recognition helps avoid irreversible damage. Medicine Today, 12(6), 18-24.

77. Lakkundi, A. K., De Waal, K., & Walker, P. J. (2011). Congenital vallecular cyst - A case report. In Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health (pp. 89). Oxford: Wiley-Blackwell Publishing.

76. Ashhurst-Smith, C. I. J., Hall, S. T., Stuart, J. E., Walker, P. J., Dorrington, R., Eisenberg, R., . . . Blackwell, C. C. (2011). Antibiotic resistance among alloiococcus otitidis isolates from Indigenous and non-Indigenous children with otitis media with effusion (OME). In Proceedings of the 3rd Coalition for Research to Improve Aboriginal Health (CRIAH) Aboriginal Health Research Conference Vol. -. Sydney, NSW: -.

75. Ashhurst-Smith, C. I. J., Hall, S. T., Stuart, J. E., Liet, E., Walker, P. J., Dorrington, R., . . . Blackwell, C. C. (2011). Alloiococcus otitidis:  The major isolate from both urban and rural/remote children with chronic otitis media with effusion (glue ear). In Proceedings of the 3rd Coalition for Research to Improve Aboriginal Health (CRIAH) Aboriginal Health Research Conference Vol. -. Sydney, NSW: CRIAH.

74. Campbell, R., & Walker, P. J. (2010). Management of congenital lingual dermoid cysts. International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology, 74(6), 567-571. doi:10.1016/j.ijporl.2010.02.012

73. Riffat, F., & Walker, P. J. (2009). Prevalence of tonsillar Actinomyces in children undergoing tonsillectomy for sleep disordered breathing compared with recurrent tonsillitis. International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology, 73(8), 1111-1113. doi:10.1016/j.ijporl.2009.04.015

72. Walker, P. J. (2009). Otitis media in children. In MIMS Disease Index (pp. 10 pages). Sydney: MIMS Australia.

71. Parkin, M., & Walker, P. J. (2009). Hearing loss in Turner syndrome. International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology, 73(2), 243-247. doi:10.1016/j.ijporl.2008.10.012

70. Harris, M., Kennedy, D., Richmond, P., Tuohy, P., Warnock, T., Coates, H., . . . Walker, P. (2008). Indications for Tonsillectomy and Adenotonsillectomy in Children: A Joint Position Paper “Indications for Tonsillectomy and Adenotonsillectomy in Children”. Sydney.

69. Kong, J. H. K., & Walker, P. J. (2008). Wooden sandwich method for tympanoplasty graft preparation. Clinical Otolaryngology, 33(2), 178.

68. Walker, P. J., Whitehead, B. F., & Gulliver, T. (2008). Polysomnographic outcome of adenotonsillectomy for obstructive sleep apnea in children under 5 years old. Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 139(1), 83-86. doi:10.1016/j.otohns.2007.02.008

67. Walker, P. J. (2008). Dilated Eustachian tube orifice after endoscopic removal of hairy polyp. Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 139(1), 162-163. doi:10.1016/j.otohns.2007.07.032

66. Hobson, M. L., Walker, P. J., Reid, C., & Braye, S. G. (2008). An unusual presentation of laryngeal paraganglioma: The first pediatric case reported in Australia. Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 139(1), 168-169. doi:10.1016/j.otohns.2007.05.008

65. Walker, P., Whitehead, B., & Rowley, M. (2007). Elective admission to PICU after adenotonsillectomy for severe obstructive sleep apnoea [10]. Anaesthesia and Intensive Care, 35(3), 453.

64. Walker, P., & Gillies, D. (2007). Post-tonsillectomy hemorrhage rates: Are they technique-dependent?. Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 136(4 SUPPL.). doi:10.1016/j.otohns.2006.10.022

63. Ashhurst-Smith, C. I. J., Hall, S. T., Walker, P. J., Stuart, J. E., Hansbro, P. M., & Blackwell, C. C. (2007). Isolation of Alloiococcus otitidis from Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australian children with chronic otitis media with effusion. FEMS Immunology and Medical Microbiology, 51(1), 163-170. doi:10.1111/j.1574-695X.2007.00297.x

62. Walker, P. J., Whitehead, B., & Rowley, M. (2007). Admission to Paediatric Intensive Care following adeno-tonsillectomy
for severe OSA.. Anaesthesia and Intensive Care, 35(3), 453.

61. Parkin, M., & Walker, P. (2005). Cholesteatoma in a child with cystic fibrosis. Australian Journal of Otolaryngology, 8(1), 38-41.

60. Walker, P. (2005). Imperforate submandibular duct. Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 132(4), 653-654. doi:10.1016/j.otohns.2004.09.023

59. Walker, P. J., & Davidson, P. (2005). The Christmas Star. ANZ Journal of Surgery, 75(12), 1126-1127.

58. Walker, P., Cassey, J., & O'Callaghan, S. (2005). Management of antenatally detected lesions liable to obstruct the airway at birth – an evolving paradigm. International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology, 69(6), 805-809.

57. Walker, P. (2004). Paediatric congenital cholesteatoma of the middle ear. Australian Journal of Otolaryngology, 7(2), 61-65.

56. Kwan, A., Walker, P., & Temperley, A. (2004). The use of Storz bronchoscope in prevention of airway fire (multiple letters) [2]. Anaesthesia and Intensive Care, 32(5), 720.

55. Walker, P., & Temperley, A. (2004). The use of Storz bronchoscope in prevention of airway fire - Reply. ANAESTHESIA AND INTENSIVE CARE, 32(5), 720. Retrieved from http://gateway.webofknowledge.com/gateway/Gateway.cgi?GWVersion=2&SrcApp=PARTNER_APP&SrcAuth=LinksAMR&KeyUT=WOS:000224708900024&DestLinkType=FullRecord&DestApp=ALL_WOS&UsrCustomerID=3567906c6fc598e4a73915c2777eae93

54. Walker, P., Temperley, A., Thelfo, S., & Hazelgrove, A. (2004). Avoidance of laser ignition of endotracheal tubes by wrapping in aluminium foil tape. Anaesthesia and Intensive Care, 32(1), 108-112.

53. Walker, P. J. (2004). Otitis media and ventilating tubes. Medical Journal of Australia, 180(5), 256.

52. Kong, K., Walker, P. J., Cassey, J. G., & O'Callaghan, S. (2004). Foregut duplication cyst arising in the floor of mouth. International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology, 68(0), 827-830.

51. Walker, P. J., Whitehead, B. F., & Rowley, M. (2004). Criteria for Elective Admission to the Peadiatric Intensive Care Unit Following Adenotonsillectomy for Severe Obstructive Sleep Apnoea. Anaesthesia and Intensive Care, 32(1), 43-46.

50. Walker, P. J., Temperley, A., Thelfo, S., & Hazelgrove, A. (2004). Avoidance of Laser Ignition of Endotracheal Tubes by Wrapping in Aluminium Foil Tape. Anaesthesia and Intensive Care, 32(1), 108-112.

49. Walker, P., & Baines, D. (2003). Paediatric day stay tonsillectomy service: Development and audit (multiple letters) [7]. Anaesthesia and Intensive Care, 31(5), 596-597.

48. Walker, P. (2003). Paediatric day stay tonsillectomy service: development and audit. ANAESTHESIA AND INTENSIVE CARE, 31(5), 596. Retrieved from http://gateway.webofknowledge.com/gateway/Gateway.cgi?GWVersion=2&SrcApp=PARTNER_APP&SrcAuth=LinksAMR&KeyUT=WOS:000186311800028&DestLinkType=FullRecord&DestApp=ALL_WOS&UsrCustomerID=3567906c6fc598e4a73915c2777eae93

47. Walker, P. (2003). Persistent perforation following spontaneous extrusion of ventilation tubes in children. Australian Journal of Otolaryngology, 6(1), 18-23.

46. Walker, P., & Smith, L. (2003). Paediatric retropharyngeal abscess on plain radiograph. Australian Journal of Otolaryngology, 6(1), 37-39.

45. Stuart, J. E., Butt, H. L., & Walker, P. J. (2003). The microbiology of glue ear in Australian Aboriginal children. Journal of Pediatrics & Child Health, 39(9), 665-667. doi:10.1046/j.1440-1754.2003.00247.x

44. Boardman, S., & Walker, P. (2002). Acute epiglottitis in an immunised child. Australian Journal of Otolaryngology, 5(2), 125-127.

43. Walker, P. J. (2002). Otitis media in children. In MIMS Disease Index (pp. 1-5). Australia: MIMS Australia.

42. Walker, P. (2001). Pediatric adenoidectomy under vision using suction-diathermy ablation. Laryngoscope, 111(12), 2173-2177.

41. Walker, P. J., & Stuart, J. E. (2001). The screening value of tympanometry in Aboriginal children. Australian Journal of Otolaryngology, 4 (2), 107-110.

40. Walker, P. J. (2001). Management Of Sialorrhoea In A Multi-Disciplinary Saliva Control Clinic. Australian Journal of Otolaryngology, 4(1), 27-32.

39. Walker, P. J. (2000). Q & A: Middle ear disease in children. Medical Observer, 70-71.

38. Bova, R., & Walker, P. J. (2000). Neonatal submandibular sialadenitis progressing to submandibular gland abscess. International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology, 53, 73-75.

37. Walker, P. J., Cooper, D., & MacDonald, D. (1999). Subglottic haemangioma: Controversies in management. JOURNAL OF PAEDIATRICS AND CHILD HEALTH, 35(4), 392-395. doi:10.1046/j.1440-1754.1999.00380.x

36. Walker, P. J. (1999). The role of the adenoids in ear, nose and throat disease in children. Modern Medicine of Australia, 42(5), 35-46.

35. Lowinger,, D., & Walker, P. (1999). Noisy breathing in children: A guide to laryngomalacia. Modern Medicine of Australia, 42(3), 68-75.

34. Lowinger, D., Walker, P., & Edwards, M. J. (1999). Catch 22:Recognition and otolaryngological implications of velocardiofacial syndrome. Australian Journal of Otolaryngology, 3(4), 324-331.

33. Walker, P. J., temperley, A., & bradshaw, R. (1999). A 5 year prospective audit of the complications of paediatric diathermy tonsillectomy, adenoidectomy, and adeno-tonsillectomy. Australian Journal of Otolaryngology, 4, 317-232.

32. Gill, A. W., Gosling, D., Kelly, C., Walker, P., & Wooderson, S. (1998). Predischarge screening of very low birthweight infants by click evoked otoacoustic emissions. Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health, 34(5), 456-459. doi:10.1046/j.1440-1754.1998.00271.x

31. Walker, P. P., & Reynolds, M. T. (1998). Prophylaxis after occupational exposure to HIV. Universal precautions should be used during all surgical procedures.. BMJ (Clinical research ed.), 316(7132), 702.

30. Walker, P. J. (1998). Clinical Case Review - A toddler with recurrent rupture of the ear drum. Modern Medicine of Australia, 41(10), 106-107.

29. Ajal, M., Turner, J., Fagan, P., & Walker, P. (1997). Actinomycosis oto-mastoiditis. Journal of Laryngology and Otology, 111(11), 1069-1071.

28. Walker, P. (1997). Ventilation tube duration versus site of placement. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Surgery, 67(8), 571-572.

27. O'Callaghan, S. P., Walker, P., Wake, C., Roy, G., & Farrell, P. (1997). Perinatal care of a woman with the prenatal diagnosis of a massive fetal neck tumour (cervical teratoma). British Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 104(2), 261-263.

26. Walker, P. J., & Eisenberg, R. (1997). Lingual schwannoma: Case report and literature review. Australian Journal of Otolaryngology, 2(6), 597-599.

25. Biggs, N., Walker, P., & Temperly, A. (1997). Giant mucous cysts of the base of tongue in children. Australian Journal of Otolaryngology, 2(5), 483-485.

24. Walker, P. J., Colley, A., Crock, P., & Rack, P. (1997). Congenital nasal pyriform aperture stenosis with a single central maxillary incisor. Australian Journal of Otolaryngology, 2(3), 283-286.

23. Temperley, A. D., & Walker, P. J. (1995). Blind nasal intubation by monitoring capnography in a neonate with congenital microstomia.. Anaesth Intensive Care, 23(4), 490-492. Retrieved from https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/7485944

22. Walker, P. J., Edwards, M. J., Petroff, V., Wilson, I., Temperley, A. D., & Seabrook, J. (1995). Agnathia (severe micrognathia), aglossia and choanal atresia in an infant.. J Paediatr Child Health, 31(4), 358-361. Retrieved from https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/7576899

21. Walker, P. (1995). Sinusitis in children: How to diagnose and treat it. Modern Medicine of Australia, 38(6), 20-35.

20. Walker, P. (1995). Experience with ACS for infantile SGS [5]. Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health, 31(2), 158.

19. Macdonald, M. R., Wong, A., Walker, P., & Crysdale, W. S. (1994). Electrocautery-induced ignition of tonsillar packing. Journal of Otolaryngology, 23(6), 426-429.

18. Walker, P. J. (1994). Glue ear in children. Medical Observer, CME 1-CME 2.

17. Walker, P. J., & crysdale, W. (1994). External septorhinoplasty in children   patient selection and surgical technique. Journal of Otolaryngology, 23(1), 28.

16. Walker, P. J., MacDonald, M., Wong., & Crysdale, W. S. (1994). Electrocautery-induced ignition of tonsillar packing. Journal of Otolaryngology, 3(6), 426-429.

15. Walker, P. J., & Crysdale, W. S. (1994). Diseases of the Salivary Glands. In C. D. Bluestone, & S. E. Stool (Eds.), Atlas of  Pediatric Otolaryngology (pp. 391-402). Philadelphi: WB Saunders.

14. Walker, P. J. (1994). Common middle ear problems in children. Modern Medicine of Australia, 37(2), 82-95.

13. Walker, P. J., Hutchinson, M., Cant, J., Parmeter, R., & Knox, G. (1994). Chronic drooling: A multi-disciplinary approach to assessment and management. Australian Journal of Otolaryngology, 1(6), 542-545.

12. Walker, P., & Forte, V. (1993). Failed extubation in the neonatal intensive care unit. Annals of Otology, Rhinology & Laryngology, 102(7), 489-495. doi:10.1177/000348949310200701

11. Walker, P. J., Crysdale, W. S., & Farkas, L. G. (1993). External septoplasty in children   outcome and effect on growth of total excision and re implantation. Archives of Otolaryngology: Head and Neck Surgery, 119, 984-989.

10. Walker, P. J. (1993). Croup, epiglottitis, retropharyngeal abscess and bacterial tracheitis - evolving patterns and effects of vaccines. International Anesthesiology Clinics.

9. Walker, P. J., & Fagan, P. A. (1993). Catecholamine-secreting paraganglioma of the pterygopalatine fossa. American Journal of Otology, 14, 306-308.

8. O'Rourke, I. C., McNeil, R. J., Walker, P. J., & Bull, C. A. (1992). Objective evaluation of the quality of palliation in patients with oesophageal cancer comparing surgery, radiotherapy and intubation. ANZ Journal of Surgery, 62(12), 922-930. doi:10.1111/j.1445-2197.1992.tb07648.x

7. Benjamin, B., & Walker, P. (1991). Management of airway obstruction in the Pierre Robin sequence. International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology, 22(1), 29-37. doi:10.1016/0165-5876(91)90094-R

6. Benjamin, B., & Walker, P. J. (1991). Airway Obstruction in the Pierre Robin sequence. International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology, 22, 29-37.

5. Chan, B., Walker, P. J., & Cass, D. T. (1989). Urban trauma: An analysis of 1116 paediatric cases. Journal of Trauma - Injury, Infection and Critical Care, 29(11), 1540-1547.

4. Walker, P. J., Dwyer, D. E., & Curotta, J. (1988). Adult epiglottitis. Medical Journal of Australia, 148, 309-310.

3. Walker, P. J., & Cass, D. T. (1987). Paediatric trauma: urban epidemiology and an analysis of methods for assessing the severity of trauma in 598 injured children. ANZ Journal of Surgery, 57(10), 715-722. doi:10.1111/j.1445-2197.1987.tb01249.x

2. Fletcher, J. P., Little, J. M., & Walker, P. J. (1986). THE RELATIONSHIP OF NUTRITIONAL PARAMETERS TO MORTALITY AND SEPTIC COMPLICATIONS. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Surgery, 56(12), 891-895. doi:10.1111/j.1445-2197.1986.tb01850.x

1. Fletcher, J. P., Little, J. M., & Walker, P. J. (1986). Anergy and the severely ill surgical patient. ANZ Journal of Surgery, 56(2), 117-120. doi:10.1111/j.1445-2197.1986.tb01866.x