Standardized Patient Discharge Guidelines - Endoscopy/Colonoscopy
juin 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
