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.

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Shane Hadlock, Linda Rabeneck, Lawrence F Paszat, Rinku Sutradhar, Andrew S Wilton, Jill Tinmouth
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2013-01-01
Series:Canadian Journal of Gastroenterology
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2013/295412