Facilities for the management of patients with lipid disorders in the United Kingdom: results of the British Hyperlipidaemia Association Survey.
A national survey was undertaken by the British Hyperlipidaemia Association to obtain data on the current clinical practice for the investigation and management of patients with hyperlipidaemia. An additional objective of the survey was to establish a United Kingdom register of lipid clinics. The results show a considerable variation in the availability of lipid clinics, and medical practitioners involved in these clinics came from a variety of specialty backgrounds. Some clinics had clearly defined policies with regard to acceptance of referrals. However, deficiencies in clinical services were identified including the lack of dietetic and laboratory support.
Laker
M
M
Medical School, University of Newcastle upon Tyne.
Reckless
J
J
Betteridge
J
J
Durrington
P
P
Miller
P
P
Nicholls
P
P
Shepherd
J
J
Thompson
G
G
D000554:Ambulatory Care Facilities / Q000458:organization & administration / Q000706:statistics & numerical data / Q000600:supply & distribution*; D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D006301:Health Services Needs and Demand / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D006949:Hyperlipidemias / Q000628:therapy*; D008503:Medical Staff / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D008511:Medicine / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D012017:Referral and Consultation / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D013038:Specialization; D013222:State Medicine; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D006113:United Kingdom