Training programme in medical gastroenterology and hepatology: recommendations of the Malaysian Society of Gastroenterology and Hepatology.

performed prior to certification and even then subject to a report of satisfactory performance from the trainer. Expertise in endoscopy is clearly something which requires considerable experience. While this document outlines the guidelines for credentialling, the ultimate responsibility for granting endoscopic privileges would rest with the individual institutions whether private or public who would have to bear together with the practitioner the responsibility and liability for the procedures performed.