Question 1

What are the most important metrics for a general medicine risk dashboard?

Accepted Answer

Essential metrics include: 10-year cardiovascular risk, BMI, blood pressure, HbA1c, eGFR, smoking status, and falls risk. For specific populations, add disease-specific risk scores such as QRISK, CHA2DS2-VASc, or FRAX.

Question 2

How should dashboards handle multiple risk scores for the same patient?

Accepted Answer

Display risk scores grouped by domain. Highlight the highest-risk domain to guide prioritisation. For overlapping scores (e.g., multiple CVD risk calculators), display the most guideline-appropriate score and note alternatives.

Question 3

What alert thresholds should be included?

Accepted Answer

Thresholds based on guideline targets: BP over 140/90, HbA1c over 7-8% (individualised), eGFR decline greater than 5 mL/min/year, QRISK greater than 10%, falls risk high.

Question 4

Can dashboards be used for population health management?

Accepted Answer

Yes, aggregated dashboards show population-level metrics: percentage of patients with controlled BP, proportion screened for key conditions, and outcomes by demographic group. This supports quality improvement initiatives.