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Developing FH patient pathways in Scotland Dr Bill Simpson Consultant Chemical Pathologist, Clinical Biochemistry Laboratory, NHS Grampian
Developing FH patient pathways in Scotland
Dr Bill SimpsonConsultant Chemical Pathologist,
Clinical Biochemistry Laboratory, NHS Grampian
Declaration of interestsWilliam G Simpson
• Unrestricted educational grants from Schering Plough
• Honoraria for lectures and advisory boards, Astra-Zeneca, Menarini, Randox, Schering Plough
Why am I here?
• Chair, Scottish Senior Clinical Biochemists• Chair, Association for Clinical Biochemistry Scotland • Chair, Scottish Lipid Forum
Why am I here?
• Chair, Scottish Senior Clinical Biochemists• Chair, Association for Clinical Biochemistry Scotland • Chair, Scottish Lipid Forum
Why am I here?
• Chair, Scottish Senior Clinical Biochemists• Chair, Association for Clinical Biochemistry Scotland • Chair, Scottish Lipid Forum
Current questions:
• Lipid clinic coverage in Scotland?
Current questions:
• Lipid clinic coverage in Scotland?
Current questions:
• Lipid clinic coverage in Scotland?
Current questions:
• Lipid clinic coverage in Scotland? • DNA testing?
Current questions:
• Lipid clinic coverage in Scotland? • DNA testing? • Trained FH genetic nurses or counsellors?
Current questions:
• Lipid clinic coverage in Scotland? • DNA testing? • Trained FH genetic nurses or counsellors? • Paediatric input? • National register?• Appropriate computer software and connectivity?• Audit of service?
The Pathway Forward
The Pathway
The Pathway
Scotland Summary
• 2008 – 9Testing genetic testing
• Proof of concept• Assessing SNP prevalence• Developing pathways & documentation
• 2009 – 10Cascading cascade testingNetworking with other networksClinical management system aquisition
