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<blockquote data-quote="Oldvatr" data-source="post: 1675572" data-attributes="member: 196898"><p>I have my GP under control LOL. I think the difficulty is that the evidence against statins is not recognized by mainstream medicine, and until HCP training changes, then they will promote the NICE guidelines. Few HCP's have time to research on their own so it will take time for subjects like TG being the new 'Bad Boy' to replace LDL in their minds. The studies that show that statins are ineffecive for most women and not suitable for those of advancing age etc are what are termed meta studies and this type of statistcal analysis has not been fully accepted by the authorities as a valid model to base treatment decisions on. So speak nicely to your doctor in the 10 minutes a year that you get for this, and Good Luck. There are postings on this forum that have links to the new research, so a trawl can give you ammunition to use, but the GP has a legal duty of care, and that means following official guidelines. At the end of the day, you have a right to refuse treatment, and that can only be overruled in a court of law or by section under the mental health act. Just as you can discharge yourself from Hospital, then although they can apply for a court order, it is unlikly to be over taking statins against your will. I find that accepting the meds in the scrip then losing them is sometimes the prudent way forward with neither party losing face. Works for me......</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Oldvatr, post: 1675572, member: 196898"] I have my GP under control LOL. I think the difficulty is that the evidence against statins is not recognized by mainstream medicine, and until HCP training changes, then they will promote the NICE guidelines. Few HCP's have time to research on their own so it will take time for subjects like TG being the new 'Bad Boy' to replace LDL in their minds. The studies that show that statins are ineffecive for most women and not suitable for those of advancing age etc are what are termed meta studies and this type of statistcal analysis has not been fully accepted by the authorities as a valid model to base treatment decisions on. So speak nicely to your doctor in the 10 minutes a year that you get for this, and Good Luck. There are postings on this forum that have links to the new research, so a trawl can give you ammunition to use, but the GP has a legal duty of care, and that means following official guidelines. At the end of the day, you have a right to refuse treatment, and that can only be overruled in a court of law or by section under the mental health act. Just as you can discharge yourself from Hospital, then although they can apply for a court order, it is unlikly to be over taking statins against your will. I find that accepting the meds in the scrip then losing them is sometimes the prudent way forward with neither party losing face. Works for me...... [/QUOTE]
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