| Theme | Management for the risk of colonoscopy | |
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| Title | Newspaper reports on complications associated with colonoscopy | |
| Publish Date | 2005/09 | |
| Author | Fumiaki Ueno | Center for Digestive and Liver Diseases, Ofuna Chuo Hospital |
| [ Summary ] | Complications, associated with colonoscopy are infrequent but inevitable, even when performed by skillful hands. Newspapers may target colonoscopy malpractice, as well as complications from properly performed colonoscopies. Although the reported content indicates actual occurrences, it sometimes lacks context, balance between benefits and risks, continuity and scientific evidence. The impact of newspaper reports on readers is enormous, and may cause adverse outcomes. Journalism is expected to produce appropriate reports which will produce good outcomes for society. |
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