Our clinical experts have determined that the risk to patients is so low that it is outweighed by the general risks associated with having an unnecessary colonoscopy. Every medical procedure carries a degree of risk and it is important to minimise that risk to patients. This means that a review or repeat colonoscopy is not required for patients who underwent a colonoscopy with Dr Schmidt before 1 January 2018 as part of this process.
Patients who undergo regular colonoscopy, and who are due for the repeat colonoscopy as part of their existing health management plan, should continue to with their scheduled treatment.