JOURNAL ARTICLE

The development of inherited cardiac conditions services: current position and future perspectives.

  • Published In: British Medical Bulletin, 2024, v. 150, n. 1. P. 11 1 of 3

  • Database: Food Science Source 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Alway, Thomas; Bastiaenen, Rachel; Pantazis, Antonis; Robert, Leema; Akilapa, Rhoda; Whitaker, John; Page, Stephen P; Carr-White, Gerald 3 of 3

Abstract

This article reviews the development and current landscape of inherited cardiac conditions (ICC) services in the UK, which aim to improve patient and family outcomes through early diagnosis, genetic testing, risk assessment, and specialist treatment. ICC services are complex, multidisciplinary programs predominantly based in tertiary centers, but face challenges including inconsistent access, geographic disparities, and lack of standardized care pathways between secondary and tertiary care. Emerging models such as hub-and-spoke networks, genetic mainstreaming via the Genomic Medicine Service (GMS) and its supporting Genomic Medicine Service Alliance (GMSA), and digital innovations like telehealth are being explored to enhance service integration, equity, and efficiency. A planned update to national ICC service specifications seeks to address these issues by promoting standardized pathways, improved governance, and regional coordination within integrated care systems.

Additional Information

  • Source:British Medical Bulletin. 2024/06, Vol. 150, Issue 1, p11
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Health and Medicine
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:0007-1420
  • DOI:10.1093/bmb/ldae003
  • Accession Number:177927030
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