First Year Fellows Endoscopy Course (July 26-27)

11-The On Call Call_2024

Pdf Summary

The document outlines scenarios faced by first-year GI fellows during on-call duties, emphasizing professionalism and core principles of customer service. It covers topics such as colonoscopy preps, medication management, and handling patient calls about prep instructions and post-procedure issues. It discusses urgent vs. emergent endoscopy indications, on-call assessment for GI bleeds, and the importance of rapid response and effective communication in critical situations. The text also touches on issues like variceal bleeding, ERCP indications, and post-ERCP complications. Overall, the document aims to prepare fellows for managing various gastroenterology-related emergencies and patient concerns while highlighting the significance of patient-centered care, quick decision-making, and collaboration with medical teams.

Keywords

GI fellows

on-call duties

professionalism

customer service

colonoscopy preps

medication management

patient calls

endoscopy indications

GI bleeds

ERCP complications