Associate Professor Adam La Caze
Program Lead, BPharm(Hons) & ITP
Associate Professor
School of Pharmacy
+61 7 334 61985
Book Chapters
Saeed, Iqira, La Caze, Adam, Shaw, Paul N. and Parat, Marie-Odile (2022). Opioids and cancer. Perioperative Care of The Cancer Patient. (pp. 140-154) edited by Carin Hagberg, Joseph Nates , Berhard Riedel, Vijaya Gottumukkala and Donal Buggy. Philadelphia, PA United States: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/B978-0-323-69584-8.00012-8
LaCaze, Adam and Winckel, Karl (2020). Assessing drug safety assessment: metformin associated lactic acidosis. Uncertainty in pharmacology : epistemology, methods, and decisions. (pp. 261-287) edited by Adam LaCaze and Barbara Osimani. Cham, Switzerland: Springer International Publishing. doi: 10.1007/978-3-030-29179-2_12
La Caze, Adam (2017). The randomized controlled trial: internal and external validity. The Routledge companion to philosophy of medicine. (pp. 195-208) edited by Miriam Solomon, Jeremy R. Simon and Harold Kincaid. New York, NY, United States: Routledge.
La Caze, Adam (2016). Frequentism in probability theory. The Oxford handbook of probability and philosophy. (pp. 341-359) edited by Alan Hajek and Christopher Hitchcock. Oxford, United Kingdom: Oxford University Press.
Journal Articles
McCleery, Nallini, La Caze, Adam, Winckel, Karl and Hattingh, H. Laetitia (2024). Evaluation of an interactive education workshop on hospital pharmacists' ethical reasoning: an observational study. BMC Medical Ethics, 25 (1) 81, 1-12. doi: 10.1186/s12910-024-01082-4
Bell, J. Simon, La Caze, Adam, Steeper, Michelle, Haines, Terry P., Hilmer, Sarah N., Troeung, Lakkhina, Quirke, Lyntara, Wesson, Jacqueline, Pond, Constance Dimity, Buys, Laurie, Ghahreman-Falconer, Nazanin, Lawless, Michael T., Shrestha, Shakti, Martini, Angelita, Ochieng, Nancy, Glamorgan, Francesca, Lagasca, Carmela, Walton, Rebecca, Cenin, Dayna, Kitson, Alison, Jung, Monica, Bennett, Alexandra and Cross, Amanda J. (2024). Evidence-based Medication knowledge Brokers in Residential Aged CarE (EMBRACE): protocol for a helix-counterbalanced randomised controlled trial. Implementation science : IS, 19 (1) 24, 1-15. doi: 10.1186/s13012-024-01353-z
Cross, Amanda J., Bell, J. Simon, Steeper, Michelle and La Caze, Adam (2024). Embedded on-site aged care pharmacists in Australia: Insights from early adopters of a new workforce model. Australasian Journal on Ageing, 43 (1), 79-90. doi: 10.1111/ajag.13254
Olsen, William, Freeman, Chris, Adewumi, Adeleke and La Caze, Adam (2023). A scoping review of health system guidelines for pharmacist responsibilities when dispensing opioids. Exploratory Research in Clinical and Social Pharmacy, 12 100382, 100382. doi: 10.1016/j.rcsop.2023.100382
Saleem, Ahsan, Steadman, Kathryn J. and La Caze, Adam (2023). Health literacy in Pakistani migrants in Australia—An emerging and neglected culturally and linguistically diverse community. Health Promotion Journal of Australia, 35 (2), 321-331. doi: 10.1002/hpja.753
Paradissis, Chariclia, De Guzman, Keshia R., Barras, Michael, La Caze, Adam, Winckel, Karl, Taufatofua, Natasha and Falconer, Nazanin (2023). Experiences and learnings of pharmacists, students, and clinical assistants working collaboratively in a COVID-19 vaccination clinic: a qualitative study. Exploratory Research in Clinical and Social Pharmacy, 9 100241, 100241. doi: 10.1016/j.rcsop.2023.100241
Cross, Amanda J, Haines, Terry P, Ooi, Choon Ean, La Caze, Adam, Karavesovska, Sara, Lee, Eu Jin, Siu, Samuel, Sareen, Sagar, Jones, Carlos, Steeper, Michelle and Bell, John Simon (2023). Roles and effectiveness of knowledge brokers for translating clinical practice guidelines in health-related settings: a systematic review. BMJ Quality & Safety, 32 (5), 286-295. doi: 10.1136/bmjqs-2022-015595
Soliman, Ghadir and LaCaze, Adam (2023). Psychotropic medicines are frequently dosed outside recommended ranges: a clinical audit in an Australian mental health hospital. Journal of Pharmacy Practice and Research, 53 (1), 1-9. doi: 10.1002/jppr.1840
Venugopal, Maija-Liisa, Yong, Faith R., Krzyzaniak, Natalia, La Caze, Adam and Freeman, Christopher (2022). Mapping Australian pharmacy school curricula for content related to pharmacogenomics. Exploratory Research in Clinical and Social Pharmacy, 8 100192, 100192. doi: 10.1016/j.rcsop.2022.100192
La Caze, Adam (2022). Determining the obligations of the pharmaceutical industry during the pandemic. Anaesthesia Critical Care and Pain Medicine, 41 (1) 100988, 100988. doi: 10.1016/j.accpm.2021.100988
Cross, Amanda J, La Caze, Adam, Steeper, Michelle and Bell, J Simon (2022). Embedding pharmacists in residential aged care: Why it's important to integrate resident- and system-level services. Journal of Pharmacy Practice and Research, 52 (4), 263-265. doi: 10.1002/jppr.1821
Saleem, Ahsan, Woodruff, Gemma, Steadman, Kathryn and La Caze, Adam (2021). Investigating the impact of patient-centred labels on comprehension of medication dosing: a randomised controlled trial. BMJ Open, 11 (11) e053969, 1-10. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2021-053969
Saeed, Iqira, La Caze, Adam, Hollmann, Markus W., Shaw, Paul N. and Parat, Marie-Odile (2021). New insights on tramadol and immunomodulation. Current Oncology Reports, 23 (11) 123, 123. doi: 10.1007/s11912-021-01121-y
Salman Popattia, Amber and La Caze, Adam (2021). An ethical framework for the responsibilities of pharmacists when selling complementary medicines. Research in Social and Administrative Pharmacy, 17 (5), 850-857. doi: 10.1016/j.sapharm.2020.07.002
Popattia, Amber Salman, Hattingh, Laetitia and La Caze, Adam (2021). Improving pharmacy practice in relation to complementary medicines: a qualitative study evaluating the acceptability and feasibility of a new ethical framework in Australia. BMC Medical Ethics, 22 (1) 3, 3. doi: 10.1186/s12910-020-00570-7
Saleem, Ahsan, Steadman, Kathryn J., Osborne, Richard H. and La Caze, Adam (2020). Translating and validating the Health Literacy Questionnaire into Urdu: a robust nine-dimension confirmatory factor model. Health Promotion International, 36 (5), 1219-1230. doi: 10.1093/heapro/daaa149
Bernaitis, Nijole, Bowden, Michelle and La Caze, Adam (2020). A clinical audit of oral anticoagulant therapy in aged care residents with atrial fibrillation. International Journal of Clinical Pharmacy, 42 (2), 474-481. doi: 10.1007/s11096-020-01025-0
So, Bethany, Tuche, Mallory, King, Michelle A., Hope, Denise L., La Caze, Adam and Hattingh, H.Laetitia (2020). Hospital pharmacists’ ethical exposure and decision-making: a qualitative study. Research in Social and Administrative Pharmacy, 17 (2), 372-380. doi: 10.1016/j.sapharm.2020.03.011
La caze, Adam and Osimani, Barbara (2020). Preface. Boston Studies in the Philosophy and History of Science, 338, v-viii.
Burrows, Judith, Dall'Alba, Gloria and La Caze, Adam (2020). We are all patient-centred now, aren't we? Lessons from new pharmacy graduates. Currents in Pharmacy Teaching and Learning, 12 (5), 508-516. doi: 10.1016/j.cptl.2020.01.017
Bennett, Georgia, Taing, Meng‐Wong, Hattingh, H. Laetitia and La Caze, Adam (2019). Pharmacists' perceived responsibility for patient care when there is a risk of misadventure: a qualitative study. International Journal of Pharmacy Practice, 28 (6) ijpp.12580, 599-607. doi: 10.1111/ijpp.12580
La Caze, Adam (2019). Better evaluating mechanisms in medicine. Book review: Evaluating evidence of mechanisms in medicine. Journal of Evaluation in Clinical Practice, 25 (6) jep.13222, 1228-1231. doi: 10.1111/jep.13222
Foot, Holly, La Caze, Adam, Baker, Peter and Cottrell, Neil (2019). Better understanding the influence and complexity of beliefs on medication adherence in asthma. Patient Education and Counseling, 102 (3), 564-570. doi: 10.1016/j.pec.2018.10.010
Aronson, Jeffrey K., La Caze, Adam, Kelly, Michael P., Parkkinen, Veli-Pekka and Williamson, Jon (2018). The use of mechanistic evidence in drug approval. Journal of Evaluation in Clinical Practice, 24 (5), 1166-1176. doi: 10.1111/jep.12960
La Caze, Adam (2018). Safer dispensing labels for prescription medicines. Australian Prescriber, 41 (2), 46-49. doi: 10.18733/austprescr.2018.009
Salman Popattia, Amber, Winch, Sarah and La Caze, Adam (2018). Ethical responsibilities of pharmacists when selling complementary medicines: a systematic review. The International journal of pharmacy practice, 26 (2), 93-103. doi: 10.1111/ijpp.12425
Foot, Holly, La Caze, Adam and Cottrell, Neil (2017). Identifying the relationship between beliefs and medication adherence in asthma. Annals of Allergy Asthma and Immunology, 119 (3), 284-285. doi: 10.1016/j.anai.2017.06.012
Iyer, Priya, McFarland, Reanna and La Caze, Adam (2017). Expectations and responsibilities regarding the sale of complementary medicines in pharmacies: perspectives of consumers and pharmacy support staff. International Journal of Pharmacy Practice, 25 (4), 292-300. doi: 10.1111/ijpp.12315
Burrows, Judith, Dall'Alba, Gloria and La Caze, Adam (2016). Becoming pharmacists: students’ understanding of pharmacy practice at graduation from an Australian University. Currents in Pharmacy Teaching and Learning, 8 (6), 729-741. doi: 10.1016/j.cptl.2016.08.007
Nguyen, Thi-My-Uyen, La Caze, Adam and Cottrell, Neil (2016). Validated adherence scales used in a measurement-guided medication management approach to target and tailor a medication adherence intervention: a randomised controlled trial. BMJ Open, 6 (11) e013375, e013375. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2016-013375
Foot, Holly, La Caze, Adam, Gujral, Gina and Cottrell, Neil (2016). The necessity-concerns framework predicts adherence to medication in multiple illness conditions: a meta-analysis. Patient Education and Counseling, 99 (5), 706-717. doi: 10.1016/j.pec.2015.11.004
La Caze, Adam (2016). The hierarchy of evidence and quantum theory. Journal of Clinical Epidemiology, 72, 4-6. doi: 10.1016/j.jclinepi.2015.06.014
La Caze, Adam and Colyvan, Mark (2016). A challenge for evidence-based policy. Axiomathes, 27 (1), 1-13. doi: 10.1007/s10516-016-9291-5
Tan, A. C. W., Emmerton, L. M., Hattingh, L. and La Caze, A. (2015). Exploring example models of cross-sector, sessional employment of pharmacists to improve medication management and pharmacy support in rural hospitals. Rural and Remote Health, 15 (4) 3441, 3441. doi: 10.22605/rrh3441
Tan, Amy C. W., Emmerton, Lynne M., Hattingh, H. Laetitia and La Caze, Adam (2015). Funding issues and options for pharmacists providing sessional services to rural hospitals in Australia. Australian Health Review, 39 (3), 351-358. doi: 10.1071/AH14081
Tan, Amy C. W., Emmerton, Lynne M., Hattingh, Laetitia H. and La Caze, Adam (2014). Cross-sector, sessional employment of pharmacists in rural hospitals in Australia and New Zealand: a qualitative study exploring pharmacists' perceptions and experiences. BMC Health Services Research, 14 (1) 567. doi: 10.1186/s12913-014-0567-4
Niyomnaitham, Suvimol, Page, Andrew, La Caze, Adam, Whitfield, Karen and Smith, Alesha J. (2014). Utilisation trends of rosiglitazone and pioglitazone in Australia before and after safety warnings. BMC Health Services Research, 14 (1) 151, 151. doi: 10.1186/1472-6963-14-151
Nguyen, Thi-My-Uyen, La Caze, Adam and Cottrell, Neil (2014). What are validated self-report adherence scales really measuring?: a systematic review. British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology, 77 (3), 427-445. doi: 10.1111/bcp.12194
La Caze, Adam, Gujral, Gina and Cottrell, William Neil (2014). How do we better translate adherence research into improvements in patient care?. International Journal of Clinical Pharmacy, 36 (1), 10-14. doi: 10.1007/s11096-013-9869-6
La Caze, Adam (2013). Why randomized interventional studies. Journal of Medicine and Philosophy, 38 (4), 352-368. doi: 10.1093/jmp/jht028
La Caze, Adam, Gujral, Gina and Cottrell, Neil (2012). Adherence and beliefs. Journal of Pharmacy Practice and Research, 42 (1), 6-7. doi: 10.1002/j.2055-2335.2012.tb00120.x
La Caze, Adam, Djulbegovic, Benjamin and Senn, Stephen (2012). What does randomisation achieve?. Evidence Based Medicine, 17 (1), 1-2. doi: 10.1136/ebm.2011.100061
La Caze, A. and Duffull, S. (2011). Estimating risk from underpowered, but statistically significant, studies: Was APPROVe on TARGET?. Journal of Clinical Pharmacy And Therapeutics, 36 (6), 637-641. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2710.2010.01222.x
La Caze, Adam (2011). The role of basic science in evidence-based medicine. Biology and Philosophy, 26 (1), 81-98. doi: 10.1007/s10539-010-9231-5
La Caze, Adam (2009). Evidence-based medicine must be .... The Journal of Medicine and Philosophy: a forum for bioethics and philosophy of medicine, 34 (5), 509-527. doi: 10.1093/jmp/jhp034
La Caze, Adam (2008). Evidence-based medicine can’t be…. Social Epistemology, 22 (4), 353-370. doi: 10.1080/02691720802559438
La Caze, Adam (2008). A problem for achieving informed choice. Theoretical Medicine and Bioethics, 29 (4), 255-265. doi: 10.1007/s11017-008-9069-x
Tio, J. H. X., La Caze, A. B. and Cottrell, W. Neil (2007). Ascertaining consumer perspectives of medication information sources using a modified repertory grid technique. Pharmacy World and Science, 29 (2), 73-80. doi: 10.1007/s11096-006-9076-9
La Caze, Adam (2006). Probabilities all the way down. Metascience, 15 (3), 547-551. doi: 10.1007/s11016-006-9039-8
Fiore, S., Souzani, S., D'Amore, R., Behan, K., Cutts, C. and La Caze, A. (2005). Support needs of supply nurses in rural and remote Queensland. Australian Journal of Rural Health, 13 (1), 10-13. doi: 10.1111/j.1440-1854.2004.00639.x
La Caze, A. (2005). Does pharmacogenomics provide an ethical challenge to the utilisation of cost-effectiveness analysis by public health systems?. PharmacoEconomics, 23 (5), 445-447. doi: 10.2165/00019053-200523050-00004
Cutts, C. and La Caze, A. (2003). What tricks and techniques can be used to influence prescribing?. Prescribing & Medicines Management, 2003 (5), 12-14.
Cutts, C., La Caze, A. and Tett, S.E. (2003). Audit of selective and non-selective non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug use in rural general practice. Journal of Pharmacy Practice and Research, 33 (1), 70-73. doi: 10.1002/jppr200333170
Cutts, C. and La Caze, A. (2002). Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and potential risks in a convenience sample of general practitioners. Australian Family Physician, 31 (6), 590-592.
Cutts, C., La Caze, A. and Tett, S. E. (2002). A clinical audit of the prescribing of celecoxib and rofecoxib in Australian rural general practice. British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology, 54 (5), 522-527. doi: 10.1046/j.1365-2125.2002.01666.x
Conference Papers
Shrestha, Shakti, La Caze, Adam, Cross, Amanda, Steeper, Michelle and Bell, Simon (2024). Examining factors influencing implementation of a new psychotropic
guideline in Australian aged care setting. 56th Australian Association of Gerontology Conference, Gold Coast, QLD Australia, 14-17 November 2023. Australian Association of Gerontology.
La Caze, Adam, Shrestha, Shakti, Cross, Amanda, Steeper, Michelle, Ghrahreman-Falconer, Nazanin, Buys, Laurie, Ochieng, Nancy and Bell, Simon (2023). Ensuring appropriate use of psychotropic medicines in residential aged care: The people, processes and infrastructure. 81st FIP World Congress of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Brisbane, Australia, 24-28 September. The Hague, Netherlands: International Pharmaceutical Federation. doi: 10.46542/pe.2023.236.435509
Paradissis, Chariclia, De Guzman, Keshia R., Barras, Michael, La Caze, Adam, Winckel, Karl, Taufatofua, Natasha and Falconer, Nazanin (2022). A qualitative study of the experiences of a pharmacy team working collaboratively in a COVID-19 vaccination service. 61st PAH Health Symposium, Brisbane, QLD Australia, 23-26 August 2022.
Taufatofua, N., Cottrell, N., Akbar, H. and La Caze, A. (2020). Exploring type 2 diabetes and medication adherence in the Maori and Pacific Islander population: participant interviews. ASCEPT- APSA Joint Virtual Scientific Meeting 2020, Virtual, 24-26 November 2020. Brisbane, QLD Australia: Australasian Pharmaceutical Science Association (APSA).
Popattia, Amber Salman and La Caze, Adam (2019). An ethical framework of the responsibilities of pharmacists when selling complementary medicines. 2018 Southern Pharmacy Administration Conference, Auburn, United States, 7-9 June, 2018. Philadelphia, PA, United States: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.sapharm.2019.03.103
Saleem, Ahsan, Steadman, Kathryn J. and La Caze, Adam (2019). Psychometric properties of the Urdu version of Health Literacy Questionnaire. Australasian Pharmaceutical Science Association (APSA 2019), Monash University Parkville Campus, Melbourne, VIC, Australia, 1-4 December 2019. APSA.
Saleem, Ahsan, Steadman, Kathryn J. and La Caze, Adam (2019). Translating and validating Health Literacy Questionnaire into Urdu. The School of Pharmacy-QAEHS 1st Annual Student Research Symposium, Brisbane, QLD, Australia, 29 October 2019.
Tan, C. J. N., Foot, H., Staatz, C., Winckel, K. and La Caze, A. (2017). A simulation study to assess the possible contribution of measurement error in quetiapine depression trials. ASCEPT, Brisbane, QLD Australia, 2017.
Foot, Holly, La Caze, Adam, Gujral, Gina, Baker, Peter and Cottrell, Neil (2016). Exploring the role of health beliefs in medication adherence in individuals with asthma. Australasian Pharmaceutical Science Association (APSA) and the Australasian Society of Clinical and Experimental Pharmacologists and Toxicologists (ASCEPT) Joint Scientific Meeting, Hobart, Tasmania, 29 November - 2 December 2015. Philadelphia, PA, United States: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.sapharm.2016.05.110
Burrows, J., Dall'Alba, G. and La Caze, A. (2014). How do final year pharmacy students understand the role of a pharmacist?. Australasian Pharmaceutical Sciences Association Conference, Brisbane, 2014.
Thi-My-Uyen Nguyen, La Caze, Adam and Cottrell, Neil (2012). Developing a methodology to target and individualise interventions to improve medication adherence in community pharmacies. Joint ASCEPT-APSA 2012 Conference, Sydney, Australia, 2-5 December 2012.
Nguyen, Thi-My-Uyen, La Caze, Adam and Cottrell, Neil (2012). What are validated self-report adherence scales really measuring?: A systemic review. Joint ASCEPT-APSA 2012 Conference, Sydney, Australia, 2-5 December 2012.
La Caze, Adam (2006). Interpreting trials and estimating risk: the Rofecoxib Case Study. National Medicines Symposium 2006, Proceedings of the National Medicines Symposium 2006, 7-9 June 2006.
Tio, J.H.X., La Caze, A. and Cottrell, N. (2004). The consumers' view on information sources that they use for medicines. National Medicines Symposium 2004, Brisbane, 28-30 July 2004. Sydney: National Prescribing Service.
Lum, E. P. M., La Caze, A. and Cutts, C. (2003). GP prescribing of proton pump inhibitors for gastroesophageal reflux disease in rural Queensland. SHPA 26th Federal Conference 2003, Canberra, 13-16 Nov. 2003. Canberra: SHPA.
La Caze, A., Rees, K., Lum, E. P. M., Behan, K., Punchard, H., Lees, J., Cutts, C. and Mitchell, C. (2003). Factors for success of a consortia approach to implementing national quality use of medicines (QUM) initiatives in rural Queensland. ADGP Forum 2003, Brisbane, 20-23 Nov. 2003. Brisbane: ADGP.
La Caze, A., Lum, E. P. M. and Cutts, C. (2003). Enhanced divisional quality use of medicines: Implementing policy into practice in rural primary care. SHPA 26th Federal Conference 2003, Canberra, 13-16 Nov. 2003. Canberra: SHPA.
Fiore, S.A., La Caze, A., Cutts, C., D'Amore, R., Souzani, S. and Behan, K. (2003). Actualising the National Medicines Policy in the bush: Supporting supply nurses. Are we doing enough?. SHPA 26th Federal Conference 2003, Canberra, 13-16 Nov. 2003. Canberra: SHPA.
Lum, E. P. M., La Caze, A. and Cutts, C. (2003). Peer group teleconferences: A rural strategy for enhancing quality prescribing?. SHPA 26th Federal Conference 2003, Canberra, 13-16 Nov. 2003. Canberra: SHPA.
D'Amore, R., Souzani, S., La Caze, A., Cutts, C., Stowasser, D., Rees, K. and Behan, K. (2003). Extending the Horizon: An Innovative Approach to Educational Services Beyond the 'urban sprawl'. SHPA 26th Federal Conference, Canberra, 13-16 November 2003. Canberra: SHPA.
Cutts, C., La Caze, A. and Mitchell, C. (2002). Development of a support program for dispensing doctors in rural Queensland. 5th Wonca World Conference on Rural Health, Melbourne, 30 April - 3 May 2002. Aust.: WONCA.
Cutts, C., La Caze, A. and Mitchell, C. (2002). Development of a support program for rural doctors. National Medicines Symposium 2002, Canberra, 20-22 March 2002. Canberra: NPS.
La Caze, A. (2002). Managing risk in type ll diabetes: Issues for promotion of Quality Use of Medicines. SHPA Queensland State Conference 2002, Brisbane, 1st Nov. 2002. Brisbane: SHPA.
Cutts, C., La Caze, A. and Mitchell, C. (2002). Using clinical audit to identify and change prescribing by rural general practitioners. 5th Wonca World Conference on Rural Health, Melbourne, 30 April - 3 May 2002. Aust.: WONCA.
Cutts, C., La Caze, A., Rees, K., Behan, K., Punchard, H., Lum, E. P. M., Lees, J., Hutchinson, J. and Tett, S. E. (2002). A locally delivered integrated Quality Use of Medicine program for rural general practitioners and other health professionals in rural Queensland. National Medicines Symposium 2002, Canberra, 20-22 March 2002. Canberra: NPS.
Nissen, L. M., Tett, S.E., Kinsey, I., Cutts, C. and La Caze, A. (2002). Ensuring a bold new future for Pharmacy in the bush: Telepharmacy. 8th Pharmacy Australia Congress 2002, Hobart, 18-21 October 2002. Hobart: Pharmaceutical Society of Australia.
Cutts, C. and La Caze, A. (2001). Using clinical audits to identify and change high risk non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug prescribing.. 25th Federal Conference of Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Australia, Hobart, 8-11 Nov 2001. Tasmania: SHPA.