Download or read book Quality Colonoscopy, An Issue of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Clinics written by John I. Allen and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2010-10-28 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dr. Allen’s issue focuses on how gastroenterologists can maximize the “value of colonoscopy – where value is defined as quality/cost. Clinical issues are covered, like sedation issues, complications of colonoscopy, and infection risk, but the majority of the articles deal with the discussions that surround quality colonoscopy—articles like: Risk Management and Legal Issues for Colonoscopy; Cost effectiveness of Colonoscopy in Prevention of Colon Cancer; Efficacy and Effectiveness of Colonoscopy: How Do We Bridge the Gap?; Current State of Colonoscopy Performance Measures; Use of Databases and Registries to Enhance Quality; and Maximizing the Value of Colonoscopy in Community, to name a few. In preparation of the changing landscape of healthcare, this issue will be an important one for all practicing gastroenterologists.