What clinicians need to know
The Colonoscopy Clinical Care Standard contains nine quality statements. It covers the period from when a patient is referred for consideration of colonoscopy through to discharge, including planning for follow‑up care.
Purpose
To ensure that an appropriate PIVC is selected and inserted in a suitable site that minimises the risk of failure and other PIVC-related complications, taking into account the patient’s clinical condition and preferences for the location of the PIVC.
Indicator specifications
2019
Survey or form
A colonoscopy report template suitable for use when reporting the results of a patient's colonoscopy to patients, referring GPs and other clinicians.
What is a colonoscopy?
A colonoscopy is a procedure that uses a thin flexible tube with a tiny camera attached. It is used to look inside your bowel. A colonoscopy might be recommended:
Download the communications kit
2019
Publication or report
The 2019 APS employee census was undertaken between 6 May and 7 June 2019.
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The Australian Digital Health Agency (ADHA)