Promoting the Value of Colonoscopy to your Referring Networks and Patients (On-Demand) | June 2021-Promoting Colonoscopy to Referring Networks and Patients

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The American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE) appreciates the participation in the discussion on promoting the value of colonoscopy to referring networks and patients. The presentation includes housekeeping items, such as navigating virtual environments and accessing resources. The moderator, Dr. Luke John Day, introduces the expert panel who will update on the latest United States Preventive Services Task Force guidance for screening colonoscopy and discuss quality indicators, strategies, and tools to promote the value of colonoscopy. Dr. Jonathan Cohen presents the ASGE's campaign to promote the value of colonoscopy, focusing on themes such as cancer prevention, safety, high-risk groups, equity in access, and cost efficiency. Dr. Mandeep Sawney summarizes the updated guidelines for screening colonoscopy and the shift to starting at age 45. Dr. Elshay Navaski discusses appropriate and inappropriate use of stool DNA testing for colon cancer screening. Dr. Asma Shatkot reviews quality indicators for colonoscopy, emphasizing the importance of measuring and improving quality in various domains. During the Q&A session, the panel addresses questions on topics such as diagnostic colonoscopy after a positive fit or colicard, implementing report cards, and strategies for outreach to primary care providers and patients. The panel suggests leveraging resources from the Value of Colonoscopy campaign, using report cards to improve quality, and emphasizing the importance of early detection and prevention of colon cancer. The panel also highlights the need to educate and engage primary care providers and patients, as well as the potential use of social media and storytelling to effectively communicate the value of colonoscopy. Overall, the presentation provides valuable insights and resources to promote the value of colonoscopy in improving colorectal cancer screening and prevention.

Keywords

American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy

ASGE

colonoscopy

referring networks

patients

virtual environments

resources

United States Preventive Services Task Force

screening colonoscopy

quality indicators