Automated colonoscopy reminder system is effective, especially in minority populations
Tuesday, March 29, 2011 - 10:30
in Health & Medicine
The simple practice of letters and a telephone call to patients who are due for a colonoscopy significantly improves adherence to endoscopic follow-up recommendations, according to a new study in Gastroenterology, the official journal of the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) Institute. This work provides justification for the creation of reminder systems to improve colorectal cancer screening rates.