Published: August 2020. Next review: 2025.
High quality, timely colonoscopy is critical to the early detection and treatment of bowel cancer and other gastrointestinal conditions
Increasing demand for colonoscopy services has led to the need for criteria to categorise and prioritise patients presenting to NSW public hospital colonoscopy services.
This guide:
- assists clinicians who receive colonoscopy referrals to triage and prioritise patients
- supports the management of colonoscopy services
- aligns with the Leading Better Value Care program direct access colonoscopy initiative.
Download the NSW colonoscopy categorisation guide (PDF 516.4 KB)
Download a summary of the clinical priority categories (PDF 178.7 KB)
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