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Screening for Colorectal Cancer by Nurse Endoscopists

1994215 citationsJournal Articlebronze Open Access

Authors

William F. Maule · Baton Rouge Clinic

Abstract

Nurses can carry out screening by flexible sigmoidoscopy as accurately and safely as experienced gastroenterologists.

Topics & Keywords

Colorectal Cancer Screening and Detection Healthcare cost, quality, practices Medical Malpractice and Liability Issues

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: New England Journal of Medicine

Volume 330, Issue 3, pp. 183-187

DOI: 10.1056/nejm199401203300307

Field-Weighted Citation Impact: 6.51

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