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South Korean primary care endoscopy advocacy

Overview

The Korean Society of Primary Care Gastrointestinal Endoscopy is advocating for the integration of endoscopy into a continuous cycle of patient care. Rather than treating endoscopy as a standalone procedure, the society emphasizes that primary care physicians are best positioned to manage the full spectrum of screening, diagnosis, treatment, and long-term follow-up.

In anticipation of colonoscopy being added to the national colorectal cancer screening program in 2028, the society argues that medical focus must shift from test volume to high-quality management. They highlight that primary care doctors can provide superior risk assessment due to their existing knowledge of patient histories and chronic conditions.

To support these standards, the society plans to introduce an endoscopy certification exam next year to verify clinical competence. Additionally, they intend to collaborate with the National Health Insurance Service to ensure that quality control for national screenings remains independent of specific academic institutions.

Entities

Lee Eon-sook · Metropolitan Hospital · Korean Society of Primary Care Gastrointestinal Endoscopy · National Health Insurance Service · National and Kapodistrian University of Athens

Timeline

  1. 9 days ago

    [HEALTH] 3 sources
    Korean Society advocates for integrated primary care endoscopy

    The Korean Society of Primary Care Gastrointestinal Endoscopy advocates for integrating endoscopy into continuous patient management to prepare for the 2028 national colorectal cancer screening expansion.

  2. 18 days ago

    [HEALTH] 3 sources
    Endoscopy: A tool for preventing and treating digestive diseases

    Endoscopy is a key medical tool for diagnosing and treating digestive issues. Techniques like gastroscopy and colonoscopy allow for early detection of tumors and the treatment of conditions like polyps.

Sources

bokuennews.com · bosa.co.kr · haniotika-nea.gr · healthfocus.co.kr · healthmag.gr · kourdistoportocali.com