Participants for Riverland Academy of Clinical Excellence research

Human research relies on the selfless contributions of participants to drive scientific advancements that improve health and wellbeing for everyone. Your involvement helps researchers uncover new insights, develop innovative treatments and models of care, and can enhance our understanding of various health conditions.

Protecting your rights and wellbeing

As a research participant, please be aware of the following:

  • All research is approved by a Human Research Ethics Committee (HREC) and the Riverland Mallee Coorong Local Health Network (RMCLHN) to ensure your rights and wellbeing are protected.
  • Your dignity, rights, safety, confidentiality, and wellbeing will always be maintained and respected.
  • Participation is completely voluntary.
  • You will receive full information about the project.
  • Researchers will explain the benefits, risks, alternatives, and any costs involved in the project.
  • You can ask questions to understand what your participation involves and provide informed consent.
  • The researchers will also provide their contact details and ensure your privacy.
  • Participation in research could benefit the wider community even if you do not personally benefit.
  • You can withdraw from the research at any time without affecting your access to medical care or your relationship with RMCLHN.
  • If you have any concerns, you can discuss them with the contacts listed on your participant information sheet. If you are unsure who to contact, please contact the RMCLHN Research Unit on the contact details below.

Feedback and complaints

If you have participated in a research project and would like to provide your anonymous and voluntary feedback, please complete our research participant feedback survey. 

If you are a research participant and you feel like your rights have been breached, or the researchers have adversely impacted your wellbeing, you have a right to complain. If you wish to register a complaint regarding the conduct of research occurring at RMCLHN, please contact the Research Unit on the contact details below.

How to get involved

If you would like to be involved in research at RMCLHN, speak to your clinician in the first instance to determine if there are any projects suitable for you.

Clinical trials that are conducted at other locations may be eligible to be conducted at RMCLHN. Please contact the RMCLHN Research Unit to discuss.

For more information, contact the RMCLHN Research Unit

Email: health.rmclhnresearchunit@sa.gov.au

Phone: (08) 82052975

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