Quality Outcomes for Endoscopy

Guest: Peter Cotton, MD
Host: Mark DeLegge, MD

The outcomes for endoscopy can vary greatly, depending on the training and technique of the endoscopist. Dr. Peter Cotton, professor of medicine at the Digestive Disease Center at the Medical University of South Carolina, discusses the risks of endoscopy, and quality-control measures, from the establishment of benchmarks to voluntary report cards to ensure quality outcomes. Dr. Mark DeLegge hosts.