Direct Access Endoscopy

We provide the opportunity for general practitioners and other doctors to refer you for direct access endoscopy.

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What is Direct Access Endoscopy?

This is a pathway where you can be referred directly to us for gastroscopy or colonoscopy or both without the need for an initial face to face specialist consultation. 

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How do I qualify for this?

In order to be eligible for direct access, you cannot have any of the following

1. Age < 15 or > 80 years old

2. Body mass index > 40

3. Significant cardiorespiratory disease

- eg cardiac - ongoing angina, on warfarin, severe congestive cardiac failure

- eg respiratory - severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, obstructive sleep apnoea

4. End stage renal failure - with or without dialysis

5. On strong blood thinners - Warfarin, Rivaroxaban, Dabigratran, Clopidogrel, Prasugrel, Ticagrelor, Apixaban. Aspirin is permitted.

6. Type 1 or Type 2 Diabetes mellitus on medication. Diet controlled Type 2 Diabetes is permitted.

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Should you have any of the above, we will require you to be referred for a consultation with Swee Chin first. 

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What are the steps for Direct Access Endoscopy?

1. Download the Direct Access Endoscopy Form 

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2. Referring doctor or GP to complete all the details on form with you

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3. Completed form can be emailed to victorysurgery88@gmail.com or faxed to 03 9492 6957

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4. We will contact you within 3 to 5 working days with the date, location and timing of the endoscopy as well as preop preparation needed.

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5. Consent for the endoscopy will be done on the day of the procedure by Swee Chin and the Anesthetist for that scope list.

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Additional info

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1. Bowel prep regimen for patients having morning colonoscopy

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2. Bowel prep regimen for patients having afternoon colonoscopy

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