Upper gastrointestinal endoscopy: gastroscopy
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Upper gastrointestinal endoscopy: gastroscopy

Julie D’Silva Manager and Clinical Nurse Practitioner, Endoscopy Unit at Rotherham General Hospital

This article discusses the procedure of gastroscopy and the role of the specialist nurse in this area

The aim of this article is to develop or update the nurses’ knowledge in upper gastrointestinal endoscopy, with particular reference to gastroscopy, and in general terms understand the differing roles of the specialist nurse in this area of practice.

Nursing Standard. 12, 45, 49-56. doi: 10.7748/ns.12.45.49.s52

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