Competency information
Details
In discussion with a pathologist, interpret in the correct clinical context the results of:
- macroscopic examination
- basic microscopic examination
- appropriate specialised techniques
- diagnostic algorithms
from specimens received from a range of named major organ diseases and commonly occurring cancers, to include:
- dermatopathology
- breast pathology
- hepatobiliary pathology
- gastrointestinal pathology
- genitourinary pathology
- cardiac and vascular pathology
- respiratory pathology
- gynaecological pathology
- male reproductive pathology
- endocrine pathology
- ear, nose and throat pathology
- osteoarticular pathology.
Considerations
- Morphological presentation of a range of major organ systems.
- Microscopic appearance of normal and abnormal cells.
- Application of a wide range of cellular pathology techniques.
- The importance of a timely and accurate histopathology and cytopathology diagnosis in the clinical management of the patient.
- How the formatting of a report assists the clinician in understanding the findings.
Relevant learning outcomes
| # | Outcome |
|---|---|
| # 4 | Outcome Under supervision, prepare and interpret reports that involve cellular pathology findings as part of the investigation of major organ disease. |