2003, Volume 10, Supplement 2: Socratic dialogue: the future management of hyperlipidaemia

The Greek philosopher Socrates developed the technique of challenging accepted wisdom through rigorous questioning, with the aim of establishing a better understanding of a subject through a logical assessment of the facts, rather than the pressures of convention. In the Socratic dialogue on the future management of hyperlipidaemia, Professor John Betteridge was joined by six multidisciplinary experts to discuss the strengths and weaknesses of current treatment pathways in cholesterol management, the opportunities, and the barriers to best practice....