First published on 04 Dec 2019
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First published on 04 Oct 2019
BSPGHAN Guidelines
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First published on 30 Sep 2019
Bowel preparation for colonoscopy: European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ESGE) Guideline – Update 2019. BSG endorsed.
Bowel preparation for colonoscopy: European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ESGE) Guideline – Update 2019. Abstract ESGE recommends a low fibre diet on the day preceding colonoscopy. Strong recommendation, moderate quality evidence. ESGE recommends the use of enhanced instructions for bowel […]
First published on 13 Sep 2019
BAPEN-BSG Guidance on Intestinal Failure
“The British Intestinal Failure Alliance (BIFA) is a multi-professional special interest group within the British Association for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (BAPEN). It focuses on temporary/reversible intestinal failure (IF) (Type 2 IF) and patients needing home parenteral support (nutrition and/or […]
First published on 29 Jul 2019
Latest NHS briefing on best value biologicals: adalimumab update 6
This latest briefing provides: Clinical advice when a patient needs to switch from the selected biosimilar to an alternative product Data on the uptake of biosimilars by region (at the end of May 2019) An update on the procurement process […]
First published on 15 Jul 2019
Implementation of an endoscopy safety checklist
Implementation of an endoscopy safety checklist (The Wolfson Unit for Endoscopy, St. Mark’s Hospital, Harrow, UK) Patient safety and quality improvement are increasingly prioritised across all areas of healthcare. Errors in endoscopy are common but often inconsequential and therefore go […]
First published on 20 Nov 2018
Alcohol care teams: reducing acute hospital admissions and improving quality of care
Quality and Productivity: Proven Case Study Alcohol care teams: reducing acute hospital admissions and improving quality of care Provided by: The British Society of Gastroenterology and Bolton NHS Foundation Trust Publication type: Quality and productivity example Sharing good practice: What […]
First published on 20 Nov 2018
Alcohol-Related Disease: Meeting the challenge of improved quality of care and better use of resources
Executive Summary Alcohol misuse and alcohol‐related problems, especially binge drinking and alcohol-related liver disease, are major public health concerns. Recently, much attention has focused on social policy and measures to reduce drinking. There is an additional need to provide care […]
First published on 10 May 2018
UK consensus on non-medical staffing required to deliver safe, quality-assured care for adult patients undergoing gastrointestinal endoscopy
Authors Irene Dunkley, Helen Griffiths, Rachael Follows, Alison Ball, Mandy Collins, Phedra Dodds, Richard Gardner, Victoria Jackson, Claire Rodgers, Barbara Simpson, Nicky Taggart, Tony Tham, Vivienne Wilkin, Andrew Veitch Patients undergoing endoscopy procedures expect support and care from a competent […]
First published on 06 Apr 2018
Cancer datasets and tissue pathways
The College’s Datasets for Histopathological Reporting on Cancers have been written to help pathologists work towards a consistent approach for the reporting of the more common cancers and to define the range of acceptable practice in handling pathology specimens.