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World J Gastrointest Endosc. Apr 16, 2010; 2(4): 112-120
Published online Apr 16, 2010. doi: 10.4253/wjge.v2.i4.112
Table 1 The differing eligibility criteria in the two categories of accreditation available in the UK
CriteriaJAG accreditationNHS BCSP accreditation
Lifetime number> 200> 1000
Lifetime perforations< 0.5%Not documented
Number last 12 mo> 100> 150
Sedation
Under 70 yearsMidaz < 5 mg/Pethidine < 50 mgMidaz < 5 mg/Pethidine < 50 mg
70 years +Midaz < 2.5 mg/Pethidine < 25 mgMidaz < 2.5 mg/Pethidine < 25 mg
Caecal intubation> 90%> 90%
Polyp detection & Removal> 10%> 20%
Data certifiedEndoscopic supervisorEndoscopy sister & consultant colleague/clinical director/medical director