Competency information

Details

In discussion with a supervisor, interpret in the correct clinical context the results of cytological investigations in non-gynaecological cancer, to include:

  • respiratory tract
  • urinary tract
  • gastrointestinal tract
  • serous cavities
  • thyroid gland
  • salivary glands
  • lymph nodes.

Considerations

  • Features of normal, benign and malignant pitfalls in diagnosis.
  • Knowledge of available ancillary tests and their appropriate use.
  • Significance of clinical histories.

Relevant learning outcomes

# Outcome
# 5 Outcome Draft interpretative reports that involve cytopathological findings as part of the investigation of non-gynaecological malignancies.