Table 2 Inclusion and Exclusion criteria for practices and patients in the PoCT Trial
Participant Group | Inclusion criteria | Exclusion criteria | |
|---|---|---|---|
Practices | Accredited through RACGP Standards for GP Minimum patient load from all disease groups: 20 tests per month INR 10 test per month Lipids 5 tests per month HbA1c Suitable facilities for PoCT – premises, staff and medical record system | Involved in other primary care pathology trial | |
Patients | Diabetes | Fasting plasma glucose ≥ 7.0 mmol/L or 2 hour post glucose load ≥ 11.1 mmol/L | < 18 years Condition not stabilised Unable to understand written instructions in English |
Hyperlipideamia | Eligible for PBS lipid lowering drugs | Significant cognitive impairment | |
Anticoagulant therapy | Prescribed Warfarin INR test result within the therapeutic range for at least one month (ie stabilised) | Poor insight into their disease process or physical disabilities | |