The introduction of nurse endoscopy in Australia has been contentious with one of the criticisms being the quality of the procedure. We report the quality of the procedures performed by nurse endoscopists (NE) in our institution and the subsequent benefit of increased utilization of the endoscopy facilities reducing lost capacity. Atricle’s conclusion: Nurse endoscopy is an effective high-quality service initiative, with NEs’ endoscopic performance meeting the required standards of all endoscopists. Along with recruitment strategies for medical staff, the nurse endoscopist model has resulted in 97% utilization of endoscopy sessions.
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