Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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3281443 | Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology | 2016 | 9 Pages |
Abstract
Several factors within Veterans Health Administration clinic control can be targeted to reduce missed and cancelled colonoscopy appointments. Specifically, developing systems to minimize referrals for patients with limited life expectancy could reduce missed appointments, and use of opt-in scheduling and reductions in appointment lead time could improve both outcomes.
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Authors
Melissa R. Partin, Amy Gravely, Ziad F. Gellad, Sean Nugent, James F. Jr., Aasma Shaukat, David B. Nelson,