Proctosigmoidoscopy in the Physician’s Office

Synopsis

Explores the patient’s fears in a brief scene with the physician, who then demonstrates the use of rigid and flexible scopes. Shows a recto-sigmoid model and endoscopic footage. Emphasises the life-saving potential of the procedure.

Language

English

Country

United States

Medium

Film; Film. 16mm. sd. col. 18 min.

Technical information

Black-and-white / Sound

Year of production

1983

Availability

Free loan to members

Uses

Primary-care physicians. BMA/BLAT*

Subjects

Medical sciences

Keywords

cancer; clinical examination; medical diagnosis; proctosigmoidoscopy; Rectum

Credits

Producer

Paul Sherlock; Sidney J Winawer

Distribution Formats

Type

Film

Format

16mm

Production Company

Name

Carson Davidson Production

Sponsor

Name

American Cancer Society

Distributor

Name

BMA Film and Video Library

Web

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Phone

020 7383 6690

Fax

020 7388 2544

Address

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