Competency information

Details

In discussion with a pathologist, prepare and issue reports from the selected cases of non- gynaecological cancer.

Considerations

  • Impact on the patient pathway of the detail and accuracy of the description within the diagnosis, and its importance in the timeliness of the treatment and management pathway of the patient.
  • How the formatting of a report assists the clinician in understanding the findings.
  • The contribution of the results of other clinical investigations and other pathology results.

Relevant learning outcomes

# Outcome
# 5 Outcome Draft interpretative reports that involve cytopathological findings as part of the investigation of non-gynaecological malignancies.
# 6 Outcome Work in partnership with other clinical specialisms as part of the diagnosis and review of non-gynaecological malignancies.
# 7 Outcome Analyse national and international data on the incidence, diagnosis, management and survival of malignancies detected by non-gynaecological cytopathology.