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Endoscopy – Direct to Test Gastroscopy and Flexible Sigmoidoscopy (DTT)

  

Endoscopy, gastroscopy and flexible sigmoidoscopy provided by Nuffield Health Warwickshire Hospital for NHS patients across Coventry and Warwickshire via e-Referrals ERS

Reviewed on : 24 Sep 2024

Reviewed by : GP Gateway Editor

Expires : 24 Sep 2026

Inclusion Criteria:
  • Age18-75
  • Reflux / heartburn
  • Epigastric pain
  • Nausea
  • Intermittent vomiting
  • Rectal bleeding
  • Haemorrhoid assessment
  • Anal pain / irritation / itching
  • Erratic bowel habit
Exclusion Criteria:
  • 2WW referrals
  • On anticoagulation
  • Dysphasia
  • On CPAP
  • BMI >45 or weight >200kg
  • Incapacitating disease which is a threat to life
  • Revision surgery
  • Current and significantly unstable psychiatric disorder and/or severe anxiety
Referral letter

Letter including details of current condition, relevant medical and surgical history, medications, allergies, BP, BMI, history of drug / alcohol dependancy, MRSA / Blood borne viral disease / bleeding disorder

Appropriate investigations eg X rays, MRI, CT scans, recent blood tests within 3 months

Existing social support in place

Services Provided
  • Telephone pre-assessment by Endoscopy Nurse
  • Gastroscopy
  • Flexible sigmoidoscopy
Contact

The Chase, Old Milverton Lane, Leamington Spa, Warwickshire CV32 6RW

Tel: 0800 0155020

Email: nuffieldhealth.ereferrals@nhs.net

 

 

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