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Equitable endoscopy care for underserved patients

All British Columbians, regardless of their ethnicity, socioeconomic status and geographic location, deserve equitable access to high-quality endoscopic care. As a member of the ASGE* Quality Assurance in Endoscopy Committee, Dr. Neal Shahidi co-authored recommendations targeting inequities in these populations. The goal of these recommendations will be extrapolated to the Canadian context to better serve all British Columbians. 

* American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy