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Developing FH patient pathways in Scotland. Dr Bill Simpson Consultant Chemical Pathologist, Clinical Biochemistry Laboratory, NHS Grampian. Declaration of interests William G Simpson. Unrestricted educational grants from Schering Plough
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Developing FH patient pathways in Scotland Dr Bill Simpson Consultant 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
2008 - 9 • 2009 - 10
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?
Scotland Summary • 2008 – 9 • Testing genetic testing • Proof of concept • Assessing SNP prevalence • Developing pathways & documentation • 2009 – 10 • Cascading cascade testing • Networking with other networks • Clinical management system aquisition