Jon R. Cohen

Young patients with colorectal cancer: How do they fare?

Background:  Younger patients with colorectal cancer (CRC) have long been thought to have a poorer prognosis than older patients. Recent overseas reports, however, have disputed this. The aim of the present study was to conduct a review of data on patients with colorectal cancer collected over a 29‐year period at Princess Alexandra Hospital (PAH) to ascertain the outcome of a younger subset of patients at this hospital.

Outcome of the acute abdomen in patients with previous spinal cord injury

Background: Patients with spinal cord injury (SCI) have always posed difficulties for the diagnosis of an acute abdomen. The aim of the present study was to define this problem retrospectively at Princess Alexandra Hospital and to assess the results of treatment for these patients.

CR11 PATIENT RECALL OF INFORMED CONSENT INFORMATION PRIOR TO COLONOSCOPY

Purpose  To determine if patients presenting for colonoscopy can remember information discussed in the informed consent process. Focusing on whether patients know of the possible risks.