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Therapeutic Endoscopy What the APP Needs to Know
Therapeutic Endoscopy What the APP Needs to Know
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The document is a comprehensive program outline for the Advanced Practice Provider (APP) course on Therapeutic Endoscopy, presented by Dr. Vivek Kaul for the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE) in 2025. It includes details on what APPs need to know about therapeutic endoscopy, including objectives and essential information surrounding various endoscopic procedures.<br /><br />Key objectives include distinguishing between therapeutic and diagnostic endoscopy and understanding terminologies such as "advanced," "interventional," and "therapeutic" endoscopy. The document emphasizes the training required for advanced endoscopy, detailing a typical path from medical school to specialized fellowships. It discusses various advanced endoscopic procedures like ERCP, EUS, EMR, and more complex interventions.<br /><br />Advanced endoscopy requires a collaborative team effort involving well-trained physicians, nursing staff, anesthesiologists, radiologists, and others. Equipment and infrastructure are crucial, involving specialized scopes and large endoscopy suites. The APP’s role is highlighted extensively, involving peri-procedure support, post-procedure management, cognitive assessment, and interdisciplinary coordination.<br /><br />APPs are crucial in managing complex referrals, conducting clinical assessments, ensuring smooth communication between patients and healthcare providers, and being involved in clinical research. The document also stresses the importance of informed consent due to the higher complication risks associated with advanced endoscopy.<br /><br />Overall, this course seeks to equip APPs with the necessary knowledge and skills to work alongside physicians in providing safe and effective therapeutic endoscopy services and contribute to scholarly activities and research endeavors within the field. There's an emphasis on teamwork and continuous professional development for APPs in this complex and evolving area of medicine.
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Vivek Kaul, MD, FASGE
Keywords
Therapeutic Endoscopy
Advanced Practice Provider
ASGE
Vivek Kaul
Endoscopic Procedures
Advanced Endoscopy
ERCP
EUS
Interdisciplinary Coordination
Clinical Research
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