Aneta Dimoska
B.Psyc (Honours), PhD
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Mailing
address:
Medical Psychology Research Unit
Blackburn Building (D06)
University of Sydney NSW 2006
Ph: 61 2 903 65381
Fax: 61 2 9036 5292
Email:
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I am a research psychologist
and joined the Medical Psychology Research Unit at the University of
Sydney in April 2006 after completing my PhD with the School of
Psychology at the University of Wollongong. I am currently working on a
research project involving the implementation of question prompt lists
(QPLs) for cancer patients across four major hospitals in NSW, the aim
of which is to promote enhanced doctor-patient communication and
encourage greater patient involvement during medical consultations. As
research outcomes rarely become integrated into standard practice, it
is believed that this implementation project will contribute to the
development of the research culture within the NSW health system and
help ensure routine provision of evidence-based tools to cancer
patients.
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Dr Karen Hancock
(Medicine)
BSc (Psych)(Hons), PhD.
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I am a psychologist and have
been conducting clinical research in health science for 16 years. The
majority of the research I have been involved in has been aimed at
designing, implementing and evaluating interventions that are designed
to promote best practice in health care. My current research interests
are in palliative care and the health of older people.
I joined the MPRU in August 2005 as a Research Associate working on a
palliative care project under the supervision of Dr Josephine Clayton.
This study addresses communication by health professionals of prognosis
and end-of-life issues in people with advanced, life-limiting,
progressive illnesses, and their caregivers. The study has developed
guidelines for health professionals to discuss this topic, and is
developing, implementing and evaluating a communication skills training
program for doctors.
I have two sons aged 9 and 12, and my interests are joining them in
their many sporting activities, particularly waterskiing and surfing. I
like dancing and singing Karaoke, but only if I can wear a wig.
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Medical Psychology Research
Unit
Blackburn Building (D06)
The University of Sydney NSW 2006
Ph: 61 2 9036 5364
Fax: 61 2 9036 5420
Email:
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Dr Judy Wilson
BA (Hons), ) M Clin Psych PhD
I am coordinator of the kConFab
Psychosocial Study at the MPRU, a role which I commenced 3 years ago,
and which I currently job-share with Dr Tonia Corner. This study is
being conducted in collaboration with the Kathleen Cuningham Consortium
for research into Familial breast cancer (kConFab), and examines the
role of psychosocial factors (such as anxiety, depression, stress and
social support) in the development of breast cancer among women from
high-risk families.
Prior to commencing work at the MPRU, I completed a Master of Clinical
Psychology/PhD degree at Macquarie University in 2003. My PhD research
examined cognitive factors in social phobia, as well as cognitive
factors which differentiate social anxiety versus depression.
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Room: Brennan MacCallum 343
Mailing address:
Medical Psychology Research Unit
Brennan MacCallum Building (A18)
University of Sydney NSW 2006 AUSTRALIA
Ph: 61 2 9036 6129
Fax: 61 2 9036 5292
Email: jwilson@med.usyd.edu.au
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Dr Tonia Corner
BA (Hons), MClinPsy, PhD
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I am a clinical psychologist
and currently co-ordinate the kConFab Psychosocial study for women at
high risk of breast cancer, while Dr Judy Wilson is on maternity leave.
This is a collaborative Australasian study working in conjunction with
the Kathleen Cuningham Consortium
for research into Familial breast
cancer (kConFab). The main study aim is to assess the impact of
psychosocial factors (such as stress, anxiety, depression and social
support) on the risk of developing breast cancer in women from
high-risk families. Another aim of the study is to examine the
predictors and outcomes of prophylactic (i.e. risk-reduction) surgery
among women from this population.
I completed a combined Masters of Clinical Psychology and PhD degree at
Macquarie University in 2003. My PhD research focused on young people's
own interpretations of their substance misuse. I continued this
interest in clinical practice when working for two years in Child and
Adolescent Mental Health teams. In October 2005 I returned to research
part-time in taking on this role and also currently work as a clinical
psychologist in private practice.
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Contact Details:
kConFab Psychosocial Study
Block 4, Level 5
Royal North Shore Hospital
ST LEONARDS NSW 2065
Ph: 61 2 9926 6457
Fax: 61 2 9926 7730
Email:
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