Quality Colonoscopy, An Issue of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Clinics

Download or read book Quality Colonoscopy, An Issue of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Clinics written by John I. Allen and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2010-10-28 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dr. Allen’s issue focuses on how gastroenterologists can maximize the “value of colonoscopy – where value is defined as quality/cost. Clinical issues are covered, like sedation issues, complications of colonoscopy, and infection risk, but the majority of the articles deal with the discussions that surround quality colonoscopy—articles like: Risk Management and Legal Issues for Colonoscopy; Cost effectiveness of Colonoscopy in Prevention of Colon Cancer; Efficacy and Effectiveness of Colonoscopy: How Do We Bridge the Gap?; Current State of Colonoscopy Performance Measures; Use of Databases and Registries to Enhance Quality; and Maximizing the Value of Colonoscopy in Community, to name a few. In preparation of the changing landscape of healthcare, this issue will be an important one for all practicing gastroenterologists.