Open AccessEndoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography training in the United Kingdom: A critical review
Author(s) -
Peter Isaacs
Publication year - 2011
Publication title -
world journal of gastrointestinal endoscopy
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 1948-5190
DOI - 10.4253/wjge.v3.i2.30
Subject(s) - endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography , medicine , audit , training (meteorology) , scale (ratio) , medical emergency , surgery , pancreatitis , management , physics , quantum mechanics , meteorology , economics
Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography training used to be in virtually all district general hospitals, resulting in a large number of trainees with an inadequate case load and achieving poor levels of skill. Training is now restricted to a small number of trainees working in approved units. Continuous audit of outcomes and the appointment of a training lead in the unit are essential. Use of the global rating scale helps clinicians advise hospital administration on the priorities for a quality training program.