Competency information
Details
Interpret routine and specialised investigations performed and recommend appropriate action, to include:
- identification microscopically of normal and abnormal tissue
- request specialised demonstration techniques
- reporting.
Considerations
- Microscopic appearance of normal and abnormal cells.
- Appreciation of the importance of a timely and accurate histopathology and cytopathology diagnosis in the clinical management of the patient.
- 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.
- Current legislation relating to the retention of cells, tissues and organs.
Relevant learning outcomes
| # | Outcome |
|---|---|
| # 5 | Outcome Under supervision prepare and interpret reports that involve a range of histological and cytological techniques as part of the systematic investigation of named clinical conditions. |
| # 6 | Outcome Work in partnership with other clinical specialisms as part of the diagnosis and review of individual cases. |