First Year Fellows Endoscopy Course (August 4-5) | 2023-7-28-2023 FYF Presentation 1

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The speaker begins by expressing their excitement to be giving a talk on endoscopy. They discuss the importance of everything that happens around endoscopy, and how little attention is paid to it during training. The talk focuses on informed consent and the importance of giving patients a sense of agency in their medical decisions. The speaker discusses the components of informed consent including preparation for the procedure, what to expect during and after the procedure, potential risks and adverse events, alternative procedures, and the decision-making process. They stress the importance of making the patient feel a part of the decision-making and building trust. The speaker also discusses specific topics such as antibiotic prophylaxis, management of patients on anti-platelet and anti-coagulant medications, sedation monitoring, and complications. They emphasize the importance of communication, detection of complications, and taking appropriate action. Overall, the talk provides guidance on how to approach the entire process of endoscopy and ensure patient safety and satisfaction.

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Lionel D’Souza

Keywords

endoscopy

informed consent

patient agency

medical decisions

complications

patient safety