Colonoscopy completion rates: Should less successful endoscopists be removed or retrained?

doi:10.1136/bmj.329.7477.1287-c

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Christiana Laban, surgical specialist registrar (chrissielaban@yahoo.com),
Akil Elewa, associate specialist in surgery

Poole Hospital NHS Trust, Poole, Dorset BH15 2JB

EDITOR—Ball et al report their low colonoscopy completion rates, performing an audit to identify areas for improvement.1 The use of audit in colonoscopy is invaluable and the points highlighted are undoubtedly relevant to other colonoscopy units.

The paper notes a considerable interoperator variation in completion rates (34% to 100%). They …