Develop the knowledge and decision-making skills required to deliver safe, effective, and patient-centred endoscopy practice.

This interactive workshop explores the principles of risk assessment, patient preparation, medication management, and sedation in both gastroscopy and colonoscopy. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of complication prevention, patient safety, and clinical decision-making before, during, and after endoscopic procedures.

Key learning areas include:

•Identifying and managing procedure-related risks and complications

•Patient assessment, preparation, and optimisation for endoscopy

•Medication management, including anticoagulants and high-risk medications

•Principles and practice of conscious sedation

•Safe prescribing and governance in endoscopy practice

•Monitoring patients during sedation and recognising deterioration

•Management of over-sedation and use of reversal agents

•Evidence-based decision-making to improve patient outcomes