Study highlights increased follow-up colonoscopy rates using patient navigation

Study highlights increased follow-up colonoscopy rates using patient navigation
Matthew Shelak: Executive Director — Jeanes Hospital
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Rajiv Bhuta, MD, Assistant Professor of Clinical Medicine at the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University, shared his insights in a Medscape article regarding a study published by the Annals of Internal Medicine. The study revealed that patient navigation was more effective than traditional care methods in enhancing follow-up colonoscopy rates following an abnormal stool test result. Dr. Bhuta, who was not involved in the study, provided his professional perspective on these findings. The article was also featured in GI & Hepatology News.



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