The Endoscopy Unit delivers care by providing an outpatient and inpatient service for patients who require treatment for gastrointestinal conditions, either electively or as an emergency. The multidisciplinary team facilitates the delivery of patient-focused care and offer emotional and psychological support as required.
MISSION
To provide non-judgmental, confidential & patient-focused care by treating patients with dignity and respect in a professional and understanding manner and carry out procedures and provide specialist treatments that are affordable and attainable without compromising quality of services and care.
VISION
To be the leading specialist unit for endoscopy procedures, developing services through good clinical practice to improve the health and well-being of the Palaweños across the whole region.
VALUES
Our values were developed to make the clients as our priority in the delivery of efficient and effective care.
The 3 Core Values:
- We care.
We believe that our patients deserve the best possible specialist treatment for their gastric and colonic conditions in a clean and safe place.
- We respect.
We believe that patients should treated with respect, dignity and courtesy. And that they should be well-informed and involved in decisions about their care.
- We are inclusive.
We believe in making sure our specialist services can be used by everyone who needs them, and we will act on any comments and suggestions which can help us improve the care we offer.
Location:
We are currently situated at Unit 09 (Endoscopy Unit) at the Medical Arts Building, Burgos Street
Schedule:
The unit is usually open on-demand basis for both Out- patient and In-patients.
SERVICE SUMMARY
The service is provided in an integrated unit with a multidisciplinary approach to patient care. The majority of patients using the service are seen on a day case basis. The unit provides services for adult and pediatric patients admitted to the hospital or outpatient case.
The unit is open on an on-call basis.
The unit has 1 fully equipped endoscopy procedure room providing a variety of procedural care which includes:
- Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (Gastroscopy)
- Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
- Colonoscopy
- PEG