Endoscopy · 2001 · 45 citations · 0 references
MedicineMedical EducationSurgeryGastroenterologyGeneral SurgeryPatient SafetyEndoscopic SurgeryGastrointestinal EndoscopyTherapeutic EndoscopyBedside EndoscopyEndoscopic Complication ManagementEndoscopy IndicationsEndoscopy SafetyEndoscopy-related ComplicationsLower Gastrointestinal EndoscopySurgical Endoscopy
Various issues in the field of endoscopy reinforce the need for adequate training of sufficient quality. Pressure is exerted from various sides: trainees are faced with limited time in which to gain experience in the various diagnostic and therapeutic techniques; endoscopists are required to stay in touch with the latest technological developments and treatment modalities; there are increased demands and restrictions from health reform systems which further limit time and investment possibilities. Furthermore, the risk of complications needs to be kept to a minimum in the light of the increasing legal pressure placed on endoscopists. Last but not least, the growing awareness of patients about the various treatment options and their associated risks is leading towards specific questioning about the ability of the individual endoscopist to carry out a particular procedure.