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 specialist systems, to include:
- ophthalmic pathology
- neuromuscular pathology
- central nervous system pathology
- haemopoietic pathology.
Considerations
- RCPath guidelines.
- The role of multidisciplinary team meetings.
- The importance of monitoring some cancers with biochemical and haematological markers.
- The clinical care involved with looking after patients with specialised conditions.
- Appreciation of how the formatting of a report assists the clinician in understanding the findings.
- Appreciation of the contribution of the results of other clinical investigations and other pathology results.
Relevant learning outcomes
| # | Outcome |
|---|---|
| # 5 | Outcome Under supervision, prepare and interpret histopathology reports that involve specialised organ groups and clinical subspecialist areas. |
| # 7 | Outcome Work in partnership with other clinical specialisms as part of the diagnosis and review of patients with disorders of specialised organ groups and from clinical subspecialist areas. |