title: General practitioner perceptions of treatment benefits and costs in patients with hyperlipidaemia.
abstract: This study explored general practitioner (GP) perceptions of use of treatments to manage hyperlipidaemia and their cost implications. GPs recognized different levels of coronary heart disease (CHD) risk, but were not always aware of which were major factors. Most were unfamiliar with published guidelines on managing hyperlipidaemia, and were likely to initiate drug therapies even in low-risk patients with mild hyperlipidaemia. Clearer advice is needed on whom to treat and on dietary intervention with high-fibre as well as low-fat diets.
authors.affiliation: Department of General Practice, University of Birmingham, London.
authors.forename: F D
authors.initials: FD
authors.lastname: Hobbs
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Holmes
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Pugner
mesh_terms: D000924:Anticholesteremic Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D003327:Coronary Disease / Q000517:prevention & control; D003362:Cost-Benefit Analysis; D004041:Dietary Fats; D004043:Dietary Fiber / Q000008:administration & dosage; D005194:Family Practice; D006801:Humans; D006949:Hyperlipidemias / Q000628:therapy*; D012307:Risk Factors; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires
chemical_list: D000924:Anticholesteremic Agents; D004041:Dietary Fats; D004043:Dietary Fiber