Standardized Patient Discharge Guidelines - Endoscopy/Colonoscopy
Jun 2021
Type of Content: Guidelines & Advice
Document Status: Current
Guideline Objective
This document aims to:
- improve patient recall of endoscopy findings and the management plan Improve patient compliance with the management plan
- decrease patient anxiety Increase patient knowledge about how to obtain final endoscopy results
- improve patient understanding of what to do if complications arise after a colonoscopy
- contribute to the provision of consistent discharge information to all patients, ensuring that key messages are available to all patients upon discharge
Intended Guideline Users
Endoscopists
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