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Part of the College's mission is to educate the public and
physicians about the remarkable effectiveness and safety of
colonoscopy in the hands of trained and skilled endoscopists.
These new educational materials were developed as a resource
for ACG members, primary care physicians and patients to help
address many of the scientific issues surrounding new colorectal
cancer screening technologies and to provide answers to some
of the most pressing and important questions regarding colorectal
cancer.
These complement the College's Recommendations
on Colorectal Cancer Screening for Average and Higher Risk
Patients in Clinical Practice (PDF) (April 2000) for use
in patient education efforts.
POSITION STATEMENT AND MESSAGE TO ACG
MEMBERS
Responding to
Virtual Colonoscopy (PDF)
This position statement authored by Douglas K. Rex, M.D.,
FACG, ACG's 2003-2004 President, reviews key questions and
issues surrounding CT colonography and a recent study on its
effectiveness.
PATIENT EDUCATION PAMPHLETS
Your Doctor
Has Ordered a Colonoscopy. What Questions Should You Ask?
(PDF)
This succinct Q&A style educational piece features key questions
that any patient undergoing colonoscopy should ask to ensure
the best possible experience. Its informative tone reviews
issues such as specialty training in gastroenterology and
colonoscopy, as well as the experience and specials skills
of trained colonoscopists.
Virtual Colonoscopy.
Frequently Asked Questions about CT Colonography. (PDF)
Media attention to news of a study on CT colonography
published in December 2003 in the New England Journal of
Medicine raised questions in the minds of many consumers.
This brochure answers these questions in clear and concise
language, offering a balanced perspective on emerging technologies
and their role in colorectal cancer screening.
What is a Gastroenterologist?
(PDF)
This educational tool reviews the unique training, qualifications
and skills of gastrointestinal specialists in straightforward
terms. An essential patient education tool.
Saving
Your Life - An Educational Message from the American College
of Gastroenterology (PDF)
This patient education piece offers an important call-to-action
for all Americans over 50 regarding the lifesaving benefits
of colorectal screening. This message reflects the College's
position that colonoscopy is the gold standard for the detection
and removal of polyps, and the most effective test for colorectal
cancer.
Now Medicare Covers a Test that
Could Save Your Life
This pamphlet provides important information for patients
about colorectal cancer screening generally and coverage for
screening tests under Medicare.
NEW PUBLIC AWARENESS MESSAGES
The College sponsored an advertising effort in March
2004 in major national daily newspapers regarding colon cancer
in observance of March Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month.
This informative series of two advertisements presents up-to-date
scientific information to a lay audience while urging adults
over 50 to be screened for colorectal cancer.
ACG Colorectal Cancer
Screening Awareness Message #1 March 2004 (PDF)
ACG Colorectal Cancer
Screening Awareness Message #2 March 2004 (PDF)
NEW COLORECTAL CANCER AWARENESS POSTER
IN ENGLISH AND SPANISH
A straightforward call-to-action and compelling design in
a handy 8.5 x 11 size make this piece perfect for use as
a flyer, mailer or handout. Double-side with English and
Spanish language text on opposite sides. Download this poster
for use with your patients. Click here for PDF.
NEW POSTER: COLORECTAL CANCER: YOU CAN
PREVENT IT(2007)
This new tool for ACG members reflects the College's commitment
to educating the public about the lifesaving potential of
colorectal cancer screening. The poster measures 36 x 18. Click
here for PDF.
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