RAPID ACCESS ENDOSCOPY
What Is Rapid Access Endoscopy?
Dr Mary Ling offers a Rapid Access Endoscopy service that allows eligible patients to have both consultation and endoscopy on the same day. This service minimises delays in waiting for outpatient consultations to occur when the need to proceed to endoscopy is clear.
All referrals are reviewed by Dr Ling. Eligible patients are assessed over the telephone and booked directly to have their endoscopic procedure(s) at their preferred hospital (Gosford Private Hospital or Brisbane Waters Private Hospital).
Rapid Access Endoscopy is only available to patients with private health insurance. There is 'No Gap' billing for Dr Ling and the anaesthetist. There may be out-of-pocket costs for the hospital excess.
Who is eligible for Rapid Access Endoscopy?
You are eligible for Rapid Access Endoscopy if
You HAVE one of the following indications for endoscopy
- Cancer screening
- Iron deficiency ± anaemia
- Positive Faecal Occult Blood Test (FOBT)
- Personal history of polyps or cancer
- Family history of gastrointestinal cancer
- Rectal bleeding
You DO NOT HAVE any of the following conditions
- Age over 70 years old
- BMI over 40
- Serious heart, lung, kidney or liver disease
- Previous difficulties with anaesthesia
- Impaired mobility affecting independence with bowel preparation
- Blood thinning medications (not including aspirin)
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