2021
Fact sheet
This fact sheet for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples provides useful information on each step of a colonoscopy procedure, from referral through to the report after the procedure.
Modifiable lifestyle risk factors contribute to more than 50% of bowel cancer cases. The Commission has developed these user friendly bowel cancer prevention resources for consumers to identify actions that they can take to reduce their risk.
These resources aim to help Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients understand their rights, choices and what they need to do if they are referred for a colonoscopy.
2009
Publication or report
The Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care reports annually on the state of healthcare safety and quality in Australia.
The Windows into Safety and Quality in Health Care 2009 provides windows onto a range of safety and quality issues and continues to report on sentinel events. It offers safety and quality insights in a number of settings and from various perspectives.