Gastroenterologists’ Practice Patterns for Positive Fecal Occult Blood Test
Kim JJ, Han A, Yan AW, Cao D, Laine L. Gastroenterologists’ Practice Patterns for Positive Fecal Occult Blood Test. Journal Of Clinical Gastroenterology 2014, 48: 119-126. PMID: 23632353, DOI: 10.1097/mcg.0b013e31828f1c8d.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAcademic Medical CentersAdultAnemia, Iron-DeficiencyColonoscopyDyspepsiaEndoscopy, GastrointestinalFemaleGastroenterologyHeartburnHumansInstitutional PracticeLaryngopharyngeal RefluxMaleMalpracticeMiddle AgedOccult BloodPractice Patterns, Physicians'Private PracticeProfessional Practice LocationTime FactorsConceptsPositive fecal occult blood testFecal occult blood testUpper GI symptomsOccult blood testGI symptomsBlood testsFear of litigationThird of gastroenterologistsColorectal cancer screeningPrivate practiceAdults 50 yearsIron deficiency anemiaDifferent daysGastrointestinal symptomsCancer screeningPractice patternsEsophagogastroduodenoscopyColonoscopyPotential respondersMultivariate analysisAnemiaFurther evaluationSymptomsSame dayPatients