Standardized Patient Discharge Guidelines - Endoscopy/Colonoscopy

Guideline Objective

This document aims to:

• improve patient recall of endoscopy findings and the management plan Improve patient compliance with the management plan
• decrease patient anxiety Increase patient knowledge about how to obtain final endoscopy results
• improve patient understanding of what to do if complications arise after a colonoscopy
• contribute to the provision of consistent discharge information to all patients, ensuring that key messages are available to all patients upon discharge

Intended Guideline Users

Endoscopists