Comparison of Emergency Physicians’ and Hospitalists’ Attitudes Toward Fecal Occult Blood Testing in Gastrointestinal Bleeding

The guaiac fecal occult blood test remains widely used despite skepticism among emergency attendings regarding its importance. Hospitalists were more likely to request the test but acknowledged it rarely changes patient management. These findings highlight the need for re-evaluation of guaiac testing in acute care settings and improved communication between ED and inpatient teams. Further research should explore the clinical impact of removing routine stool guaiac testing.