Research Publications and Outputs: Recent submissions
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Disclosure of Individual Research Results and Incidental Findings in Biobank Research: Why We need an Evidence-based Approach
Published 2016-09-01Globally, genomic research is generating unprecedented advances in the understanding of the biology, pathogenetic mechanisms and prognostic markers of many cancers and is creating the possibility of precision (personalised) ...Open AccessArticle -
Advance care planning for cancer patients: A systematic review of perceptions and experiences of patients, families and healthcare providers
Published 2015-09-01Background Patients with advanced cancer may benefit from end of life (EOL) planning, but there is evidence that their willingness and desire to engage in advance care planning (ACP) varies. The reasons for this remain ...Open AccessArticle -
Attitudes of the general public towards the disclosure of individual research results and incidental findings from biobank genomic research in Australia
Published 2015-09-01Background Over the past decade, managing the disclosure of findings of genomic research has been the subject of extensive scientific, ethical and legal commentary and is a major challenge for biobanks. Aims To examine ...Open AccessArticle -
Young lesbians and mental health: The closet is a depressing place to be
Published 2000-01-01In this chapter we examine mental health issues in young lesbians, drawing on a recent interview study conducted with a group of Lesbian Avengers. Some of the difficulties that these young women experienced included rejection ...Open AccessBook chapter -
Health professionals as vendors: the commercial erosion of evidence and ethics
Published 2016-09-12With the discussion paper from the ongoing Review of Pharmacy Remuneration and Regulation still open for public input, there is an opportunity to reflect on how the services currently delivered by community-based pharmacies ...Open AccessArticle