Virtual Lipid Clinic (W CORNWALL, N&S KERRIER ONLY)
VIRTUAL LIPID CLINIC
Email referral query to rcht.cornwalllipidclinic@nhs.net
Referral criteria:
Hyperlipidaemia including familial hypercholesterolaemia
Please exclude secondary causes before referral
Clinic aims to:
- Confirm correct diagnosis
- Optimise treatment
- Implement cascade screening of relatives?
Investigation pre referral:
Fasting bloods ( listed as lipid clinic, first visit on ICE…ie. Order sets tab, Endocrinology page)
Information to include with referral:
BMI and BP
Family history questionnaire (must be attached);
Document patient consent to virtual access by specialist