Month: March 2025

Familial hypercholesterolaemia (FH) can be relatively straightforward to manage with early detection and treatment. However, gaps in diagnosis, treatment, and the application of evidence-based care often prevent optimal outcomes. Implementation science addresses these gaps by identifying barriers and creating strategies to integrate evidence-based care into routine health services. For FH, this means ensuring timely diagnosis…

Having worked in health care for twenty-seven years, both overseas and in Australia, I have found that successful patient engagement occurs with active patient involvement. Familial hypercholesterolaemia, an inherited genetic disorder which can cause high cholesterol and lead to premature cardiovascular disease is not a diagnosis that occurs overnight. It’s a process involving screening, diagnosis,…