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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.

Type

Journal article

Journal

Br J Gen Pract

Publication Date

02/1998

Volume

48

Pages

983 - 984

Keywords

Anticholesteremic Agents, Attitude of Health Personnel, Coronary Disease, Cost-Benefit Analysis, Dietary Fats, Dietary Fiber, Family Practice, Humans, Hyperlipidemias, Risk Factors, Surveys and Questionnaires