Open-Access Colonoscopy in Ontario: Associated Factors and Quality

BACKGROUND Open-access (OA) colonoscopy may increase efficiency and decrease wait times; however, because the patient is seen for the first time at the endoscopy appointment, previous processes, such as information about the procedure, preparation and appropriate triage, may be suboptimal.

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Main Authors: Shane Hadlock, Linda Rabeneck, Lawrence F Paszat, Rinku Sutradhar, Andrew S Wilton, Jill Tinmouth
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2013-01-01
Series:Canadian Journal of Gastroenterology
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2013/295412
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Summary:BACKGROUND Open-access (OA) colonoscopy may increase efficiency and decrease wait times; however, because the patient is seen for the first time at the endoscopy appointment, previous processes, such as information about the procedure, preparation and appropriate triage, may be suboptimal.
ISSN:0835-7900