Flexible sigmoidoscopy performed by nurses

Flexible sigmoidoscopy by nurses has rapidly become a widely accepted technique for distal colonic investigation. This review explores the issues of training and application of nurse performed flexible sigmoidoscopy, including the limitations, complications and cost issues.

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Published inEndoscopy Vol. 38; no. 6; p. 624
Main Author Goodfellow, P B
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Germany 01.06.2006
Subjects
Colorectal Neoplasms - diagnosis
Colorectal Neoplasms - therapy
Education, Nursing - standards
Humans
Sigmoidoscopy - nursing
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Summary:Flexible sigmoidoscopy by nurses has rapidly become a widely accepted technique for distal colonic investigation. This review explores the issues of training and application of nurse performed flexible sigmoidoscopy, including the limitations, complications and cost issues.
ISSN:0013-726X
DOI:10.1055/s-2006-924986