Q1. What is the accepted definition for heart failure?
* Addressed by an expert discussion paper, drafted by Martin Cowie.

Q2. What is the current burden of heart failure in the UK, and trends in prevalence, and what do we know about prognosis and how is it being affected by current management?
* Addressed by an expert discussion paper, drafted by Martin Cowie.

Q3. What is the burden of heart failure for the patient?
* Addressed by an expert discussion paper, drafted by Martin Cowie.

Q4. What is best practice for communication at the initial diagnosis of heart failure, and in ongoing management to improve quality of life?
Addressed by systematic search and review.

Q5. Does a fully informed patient impact on concordance with treatment, and outcome?
Addressed by systematic search and review.

Q6. What are the aims of heart failure treatment for the patient and the healthcare professional, in terms of morbidity and mortality?
* Addressed by an expert discussion paper, drafted by Audrey Alimo.

Q7. Is there evidence that support and education for carers and relatives of heart failure improves patient quality of life, and clinical outcomes?
Addressed by systematic search and review. Etc etc etc….