Updated review of peer-reviewed and grey literature on mental state deterioration published since the completion of Recognising Signs of Deterioration in a Person's Mental State: Final Report.
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
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:
This week’s issue includes items on well-being (for clinicians and patients), ambulatory care, complaints, teamwork, artificial intelligence (AI) and more.
Also covered are new issues of the BMJ Quality & Safety, Healthcare Policy and the Journal of Patient Safety & Risk Management, along with the latest online papers from BMJ Quality & Safety and the International Journal for Quality in Health Care and the latest from the UK’s National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE).
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