The Medical journal of Australia
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To investigate the potential contribution of international medical students at Australian universities to the Australian medical workforce. ⋯ International medical students studying at Australian universities represent a substantial and highly acceptable medical workforce resource for Australia. Their requirement for internships needs to be considered in, and should influence, infrastructure planning.
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Comparative Study
The prevalence of anxiety and depression in palliative care patients with cancer in Western Australia and New South Wales.
To examine the prevalence and predictors of depression and anxiety in palliative care patients with cancer in Western Australia and New South Wales. ⋯ These findings underscore the need for routine screening for anxiety and depression in palliative care settings, including questions about past personal and family history of anxiety and depression, and the need for a range of interventions and support services.
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To test the feasibility and acceptability of a telephone-based program to screen survivors of colorectal cancer (CRC) for distress, and to refer distressed patients to their treating health service. ⋯ This model of care carries the potential to meet ongoing psychosocial needs of survivors of CRC.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
A randomised controlled trial to evaluate the effects of a self-help workbook intervention on distress, coping and quality of life after breast cancer diagnosis.
To evaluate the efficacy of an interactive self-help workbook in reducing distress, and improving quality of life (QOL) and coping for women recently diagnosed with breast cancer. ⋯ These results suggest that a self-help workbook can be an effective, short-term intervention for improving posttraumatic stress, cognitive avoidance, and certain depressive symptoms in women recently diagnosed with breast cancer. However, issues related to body image need to be dealt with differently.