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You were not denied a colonoscopy, but anesthesia during a colonoscopy, which is not medically necessary[1]. Tough line to draw though. 1: https://www.mayoclin

You were not denied a colonoscopy, but anesthesia during a colonoscopy, which is not medically necessary[1]. Tough line to draw though. 1: https://www.mayoclinichealthsystem.org/hometown-health/speaking-of-health/benefits-of-sedation-free-colonoscopy#:~:text=Yes.,those%20found%20on%20the%20skin https://www.mayoclinichealthsystem.org/hometown-health/speak....

MichaelZuo 2y ago
It does seem like the parent is confused. I haven't heard of any jurisdiction where putting someone under for colonoscopies, outside of extreme cases, is the standard expectation. Not even for fancy private hospitals, way too high of a risk-reward ratio.
- seanmcdirmid 2y ago
  It is really common to be out on full anesthesia for a colonoscopy. I’m confused by your comment. At least in the USA, I think it is standard and they don’t really talk about any other options.
  - throw9002939 2y ago
    I am in former soviet country. My relative is refusing to go for optional surgery, bcos they would put her under full anesthesia. She already had "too many anesthesias" in her life, and her brain may not take it well. Anesthesia in many cultures is seen as a "drug use" and avoided. It has several risks, including death. In many cases it includes needle into backbone.
    - seanmcdirmid 2y ago
      I’ve only been under twice: did a colonoscopy and for wisdom teeth removal. In both cases, it was simply finding a vein on my arm and I was out cold pretty quickly with a weird gap in memory when I came back. It didn’t sound like taking a risk, at least as it was sold to me.
- stvltvs 2y ago
  I think we're confusing general anesthesia (not generally used for colonoscopies in the US) with sedation with something like propofol which is pretty common.
OutOfHere 2y ago
Sedation 100% is a medical necessity. Firstly, it hurts a lot without it. Secondly, if you need polyp removal, that's going to burn like hell.

MichaelZuo 2y ago

It does seem like the parent is confused. I haven't heard of any jurisdiction where putting someone under for colonoscopies, outside of extreme cases, is the standard expectation. Not even for fancy private hospitals, way too high of a risk-reward ratio.

seanmcdirmid 2y ago
It is really common to be out on full anesthesia for a colonoscopy. I’m confused by your comment. At least in the USA, I think it is standard and they don’t really talk about any other options.
- throw9002939 2y ago
  I am in former soviet country. My relative is refusing to go for optional surgery, bcos they would put her under full anesthesia. She already had "too many anesthesias" in her life, and her brain may not take it well. Anesthesia in many cultures is seen as a "drug use" and avoided. It has several risks, including death. In many cases it includes needle into backbone.
  - seanmcdirmid 2y ago
    I’ve only been under twice: did a colonoscopy and for wisdom teeth removal. In both cases, it was simply finding a vein on my arm and I was out cold pretty quickly with a weird gap in memory when I came back. It didn’t sound like taking a risk, at least as it was sold to me.
stvltvs 2y ago
I think we're confusing general anesthesia (not generally used for colonoscopies in the US) with sedation with something like propofol which is pretty common.

OutOfHere 2y ago

Sedation 100% is a medical necessity. Firstly, it hurts a lot without it. Secondly, if you need polyp removal, that's going to burn like hell.