What is Open Access Endoscopy?
Open access endoscopy means that your GP can refer you directly for an endoscopy without needing to see a specialist first in our rooms.
It is a safe and effective way of offering timely endoscopy to our patients. Your GP will assess your suitability for open access pathway. If you would rather see us first in the rooms to discuss the risks and benefits of the procedure, please inform us and we will organise the consultation.
Our goal is to provide you with the best care in the safest way possible. If after reviewing your referral, we feel that you require a face to face consultation, we will advise you so.
Who is suitable for Open access endoscopy?
If you fit the following criteria, you are suitable for open access endoscopy:
- Age < 75
- BMI < 35
- Not taking any blood thinners apart from aspirin
- Do not have any major relevant conditions (heart disease, lung disease, sleep apnea)
- Not taking insulin for Diabetes.
- Have someone responsible to provide pick and drop from hospital and stay overnight with you
What are common reasons to have open access endoscopy?
- Positive Faecal occult blood test (FOBT)
- Iron deficiency anaemia
- Suspected cancer in the GI tract
- Difficulty swallowing
- Weight loss
- Follow up for history of colonic polyps
- Celiac disease
- Change in bowel habits
- Suspected inflammation in the bowel
If you think you are a suitable candidate,
please contact us at My Gut Care
please contact us at My Gut Care