Abstract:Introduction
There are a number of presenting Emergency Department complaints that may necessitate the testing of stool for the presence of blood. A provider-performed digital rectal examination is frequently performed solely for the collection of stool for a fecal occult blood testing (FOBT). With increased emphasis on patient autonomy and shared decision-making, it is appropriate to consider patient preferences with regard to who performs the invasive collection of stool. Our objective was … Show more
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