Direct Access Colonoscopy

Get prompt access to a colonoscopy procedure, without the need for an in-person specialist consultation.

Direct Access Colonoscopy allows eligible patients to proceed straight to a diagnostic colonoscopy without an initial specialist consultation, helping reduce wait times and speed up care.

Commonly used to investigate symptoms such as changes in bowel habits, rectal bleeding, unexplained anaemia or positive bowel screening results, this streamlined pathway supports earlier detection of conditions including polyps, inflammatory bowel disease and colorectal cancer.

Patient Eligibility

To be eligible for a Direct Access Colonoscopy, patients must;

  • Have a current referral.
  • Have adequate language support to consent in English.
  • Have private health insurance or the ability to self-fund in a private hospital.

Note – If patients do not fulfil this criteria, the procedure is considered a standard colonoscopy and will require an in-person consultation with a Morphē surgeon. See our Colonoscopy page for more details.

How to Arrange a Direct Access Colonoscopy

  • Please fill out the form below, uploading your referral, or complete the form online and then email, fax or post your referral to us.
  • Each referral will be reviewed by a Morphē surgeon, and if eligible, patients will be contacted by the practice to arrange convenient time for a telephone consultation and date for procedure.
  • In advance of your procedure, you will be sent bowel prep instructions, and additional information about the procedure.

The Day of the Procedure

On the day of the procedure;

  • You will arrive at the hospital day procedure area.
  • Your Morphē surgeon will meet with you to review your medical history, discuss the procedure and gain informed consent.
  • The procedure will be performed, with an anaesthetist administering sedation.
  • Results will be discussed via telephone consultation 2-4 weeks following procedure.

PATIENT DETAILS

Please complete the details below to be eligible for treatment consideration. Patient eligibility will be determined by a surgeon after form submission.

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Please note you must provide a referral to be eligible for this procedure. If you cannot upload a scan or photo of your referral, you can fax, email or mail us the referral after form submission.