title: The role of the nurse endoscopist.
abstract: Colorectal nurse specialist roles have developed since the publication of the Calman-Hine report, with most of the post-holders dealing specifically with patients with a diagnosis of colorectal cancer. While posts vary, many of these nurses also perform endoscopy as part of their role.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, Royal Liverpool University Hospital, Liverpool L7 8XP.
authors.forename: Jane
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: McCallum
mesh_terms: D015179:Colorectal Neoplasms / Q000451:nursing*; D004506:Education, Nursing; D016099:Endoscopy, Gastrointestinal / Q000451:nursing*; D005544:Forecasting; D006801:Humans; D024802:Nurse's Role; D009859:Oncology Nursing / Q000458:organization & administration