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The Importance Of Communication Between Patient And Pathology

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Abstract In pathology, consultation with a patient is a very scarce and a rare event. Pathologists are often considered invisible and unrecognized; due to the misconceptions and stereotypes they hold in our society. Patients are often not aware of the definitive and crucial role pathologists plays in their health care, hence many lack the opportunity to interact personally to pathologists. At the forefront of breaking barriers between patient and pathologist is their interaction. The significance of communication between patient and pathologist can contribute to patient’s understanding and acceptance of their disease. Pathologist are a key member of the health care team. Many diagnosis are made by pathologists, hence they are in a more suitable position to explain the rationalization behind their diagnosis. Therefore, interactions between patient and pathologist such be encouraged in every health care institutions.

The article “Cancer diagnosis? Why calling your pathologist might be a good idea, the author Benjamin Mazer raises awareness of the field of pathology and points out the importance of the communication between a patient and a pathologist. (Mazer, 2017) mentions that there are many misconceptions about pathologists, such misconception includes everyone thinking that a pathologist is “a person responsible for doing an autopsy”. Though, it's not just autopsies that the pathologist does. Pathologists are a crucial part of the health care team

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