Participants are required for the following projects:

Current studies for the Department of Clinical and Biomedical Science:

- Cincalcet
- EFC 10780
- VERVA
- Exenatide vs Liraglutide
- Denosumab vs Actonel
- SIAC: Soluble insulin analogue combination
- TECOS: Trial Evaluating Cardiovascular Outcomes with Sitagliptin in patients with Type 2 Diabetes
- Exenatide vs Januvia
- ACZ
- BMS

Anitoxidant Treatment for Depression Trial

NAC information for GPs

NAC patient handout

The National Register of Antipsychotic Medication in Pregnancy (NRAMP)

NRAMP Clinicians Brochure

NRAMP Flyer

Beyond Blue VCOE research - participate for 40 Category 1 QA & CPD points

Deakin University is conducting research funded by Beyond Blue VCOE which aims to evaluate the effectiveness of an internet-based health information resource (Heart Health Online) for improving the psychological and physical well-being of people with coronary artery disease (CAD).

Heart Health Online consists of evidence-based resources pertaining to risk factors, diagnosis and symptomatology of CAD, disease progression, treatments and lifestyle management related to CAD. It also provides psycho-education and cognitive behavioural strategies for managing psychological symptoms (such as depression, anxiety and stress) that may co-occur with, and exacerbate, CAD.

We need GPs to refer eligible patients to our study and also to provide minimal information about the patient's heart disease (with patient's consent). GPs will recieve $100 for participating and will be eligible for 40 category 1 QA & CPD points. For GPs who would like to participate or who would like to find out more, please contact Lucy Jackson via email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or Tel. (03) 9244 6259

Patient Initiated Aggression in General Practice Survey - from 12th Oct 2009

The Australian Primary Health Care Research Institute (APHCRI) has been commissioned by DoHA to conduct a study on patient-initiated aggression in general practice. Campbell Research & Consulting (CR&C) has been working with the APHCRI team to conduct qualitative research and to design two online surveys for general practice staff across Australia. One survey is for practice staff, and a shorter survey is specifically for GPs. The research has been approved by the Ethics Committee of the Australian National University.

The key aims of this study are two-fold:

• To measure the prevalence of patient aggression in general practice
• To assess the impact of this aggression on the wellbeing of general practice staff, and on their ability to provide care and services.

The project focuses on patient-initiated aggression targeted at general practice staff. This aggression includes verbal aggression, physical aggression, theft, property damage and sexual harassment. The online surveys across Australia will be hosted by CR&C.

The online surveys are expected to be available in the week of 12 October. For this survey to be successful a high level of response from general practices is essential. Please encourage the practices in your division to respond as the findings of this survey will raise the government’s understanding of the extent to which patient aggression is affecting the ability of practices across the country to provide services.

For further information, please contact:
Dr Dagmar Ceramidas, Research Fellow, APHCRI, on This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or (02) 6125 9564.