Barriers to colonoscopy in remote northern Canada: an analysis of cancellations

Background: Colonoscopy is a critical diagnostic and therapeutic procedure that is challenging to access in northern Canada. In part, this is due to frequent cancellations. We sought to understand the trends and reasons for colonoscopy cancellations in the Northwest Territories (NWT). Methods: A ret...

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Main Authors: Heather Smith, Nicole Brunet, Alisha Tessier, Robin Boushey, Craig Kuziemsky
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2020-01-01
Series:International Journal of Circumpolar Health
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Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/22423982.2020.1816678