Tackling Underperformance in Endoscopy I: Infrastructure and Culture

The final day of GIEQs five focuses on understanding underperformance in endoscopy and its impact on patient outcomes. It explores the role of professional bodies in setting standards and highlights the avoidable harm from unwarranted variation in endoscopy quality. An audit reveals that 60% of post colorectal cancers are preventable. The session emphasizes the importance of organizational culture, quality improvement programs, and public accountability in enhancing endoscopy services.

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