title: Adverse patient consequences from inadequately trained endoscopists obtaining privileges for advanced endoscopic procedures: case reports suggesting a need for stricter enforcement of fellowship procedure certification & hospital privileging guidelines.
authors.affiliation: Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, William Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak, MI, USAOakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine, Royal Oak, MI, USA - mscappell@yahoo.com.
authors.forename: M S
authors.initials: MS
authors.lastname: Cappell
mesh_terms: D002568:Certification; D002983:Clinical Competence; D008192:Deception; D016099:Endoscopy, Gastrointestinal / Q000193:education / Q000592:standards*; D005257:Fellowships and Scholarships; D006801:Humans; D008504:Medical Staff Privileges / Q000592:standards*; D061214:Patient Safety; D014481:United States