title: Open-access endoscopy.
abstract: OAE is commonly used. The majority of patients referred for OAE are considered appropriate for endoscopy according to ASGE guidelines. Most patients undergoing OAE procedures are knowledgeable about the study and are satisfied with the experience. Several potential problems have been identified, including inappropriate referrals, communication errors, and inadequately prepared or informed patients. OAE can be safely used if preprocedure assessment, informed consent, information transfer, patient safety, and satisfaction are addressed in all cases.
authors: Vinay
authors: V
authors: Chandrasekhara
authors: Mohamad A
authors: MA
authors: Eloubeidi
authors: David H
authors: DH
authors: Bruining
authors: Krishnavel
authors: K
authors: Chathadi
authors: Ashley L
authors: AL
authors: Faulx
authors: Lisa
authors: L
authors: Fonkalsrud
authors: Mouen A
authors: MA
authors: Khashab
authors: Jenifer R
authors: JR
authors: Lightdale
authors: V Raman
authors: VR
authors: Muthusamy
authors: Shabana
authors: S
authors: Pasha
authors: John R
authors: JR
authors: Saltzman
authors: Aasma
authors: A
authors: Shaukat
authors: Amy
authors: A
authors: Wang
authors: Brooks
authors: B
authors: Cash
authors: John M
authors: JM
authors: DeWitt
mesh_terms: D016099:Endoscopy, Gastrointestinal / Q000379:methods*; D006297:Health Services Accessibility; D006801:Humans; D007258:Informed Consent; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D012017:Referral and Consultation / Q000458:organization & administration*