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
A pivotal aspect of receiving quality medical care is being able to communicate your health concerns and have confidence and trust in your doctor, which is essentially the doctor patient relationship. Yet, this
Therapeutic communication is seen as a complex skill that involves much subtlety and requires a range of different approaches (Jones, 2009). The importance of therapeutic communication and professional relationships with patients as a prime means of attaining healthcare treatment found to be the underlying theme in interpersonal relationships ( Arnold and Boggs, 2011). Therapeutic communication can create a nurse-patient relationship that enhances choice and responsibility, improves patient input and cooperation and thereby maximizes care outcomes (Rosenberg and Gallo-Silver, 2011). By integrating knowledge with compassion, the skill of therapeutic communication is regarded as the nurse’s greatest asset in reducing stresses and establishing a bond (Rosenberg and Gallo-Silver, 2011). Therefore, person-centred communication is regarded as the mandatory fundamentals in health professions (O’Toole, 2012). Attaining person-centred communication is often challenging and it is essentially required in health professions (O’Toole, 2012). One of the important basis for patient-centred communication is the effective listening (O’Toole, 2012). This essay briefly explains the various components of active listening skills that enhance therapeutic communication. Finally this essay concludes with a self-assessment of the current knowledge and skills that the author possess, followed by a development plan that shows the goals and strategies that can be used to improve author’s active
Good communication between physician and patient is vital for a patient to make an informed choice regarding their care.
In recent times, in the field of health communication, a shift in beliefs has become apparent. Many feel that the physician-centered approach is no longer the best way to manage the interaction between patients and doctors. A new collaborative approach has been adopted by many. This collaborative approach is more of a partnership between the patient and doctor. More communicating by the patient, and more listening by the doctor. When the doctor and patient speak to one another, they speak to each other as peers sharing ideas,
A pathologist is a physician who studies body fluids and tissues, their area of study is Pathology. A pathologist may examine tissues, body fluids and other body parts removed during surgery.They usually help general care doctor make a diagnosis your health or medical problems that occurred.There are many different areas of pathology such as anatomic pathology, cytopathology, forensic pathology and molecular pathology, but pathologist is the ones who study it.
Organizations must respond to their internal and external environment. Therefore, organizational success heavily relies on leaderships ability to manage change. Unfortunately, many leaders struggle to effectively lead change initiatives. In fact, Ashkenas (2013, para. 1) reported 60 – 70% of organizational change initiatives fail to meet their objectives.
I first realized pathology would be an interesting and worthwhile career for me when I attended my first autopsy conference at Hahnemann Hospital in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. This was during the summer of my first year at Drexel University College of Medicine and I was already curious. I was impressed with the overwhelming curiosity and interest of the attendants. They gathered around the dissected organs asking detailed questions, making observations, and discussing theories and ideas about the former patient. I found the entire event quite stimulating and I participated in several other pathology conferences and sign-outs during that summer and the following year. I feel the most interesting part of pathology is the data gathering, the technology and techniques
I am responsible for arranging activities for patients and through this experience i grasped the importance of the extent of commitment and dedication necessary by observing how carers make patients feel valued with even the smallest improvements to enhance their quality of life for example, using soft water colour brushes to accommodate their needs. In order to connect with them as individuals, it was important for me to be non-judgemental as well as showing patience and compassion. Fearing the loss of a patient and noticing them enduring pain displayed an invaluable insight into the emotional and mental pressures within the reality of life as a doctor. In spite of this, it is a privilege to establish relationships with patients by building rapport and showing empathy which has strengthened my communication skills. Above all, i was thankful for the opportunity to make a diagnosis just by engaging with patients which can be a valuable contribution to their
Analyzing different forensic pathologist daily journal, I found it really fascinated what exactly they are doing. Pathologist are the ones who tend to further expand a criminal investigation through all the multiple testing. They will run DNA test and bone test throughout the whole day. Most forensic pathologist have a system when it comes to figuring out the cause of death. Typically, the pathologist will look for evidence to indicate the cause of death like a cut womb. After they will start running DNA test. In some cases pathologists will test blood and tissue to identify the person. Furthermore, pathologists spend most of their time running test in lab. Also, pathologist are able to identify the amount of time a person has been dead. In
“Extensive research has shown that no matter how knowledgeable a clinician might be, if he or she is not able to open good communication with the patient, he or she may be of no help” (Asnani, MR. 2009). Effective communication plays a big role in healthcare and contributes to the quality of patient care and teamwork.
Furthermore, it is possible that a pathologist may recommend what does patient can do to prevent medical problems and illnesses and maintain only good health. The best example is the supervision of all testing and performing necessary tests to assess a patient's health by the pathologist after patient's blood is drawn on the physical examination.
I admired the pathologists’ capability to work with clinicians from all specialities and to make prompt diagnoses. While
Pathology is an area of the medical field where a doctor examines specimens in order to study and evaluate what diseases do to the human body. Doctors that specialize in Pathology are subjected to stereotype, society believes that the Pathologist’s duty entails in staying in the morgue and perform autopsies. This notion is flawed, Pathology has many subspecialties to choose and work on. Pathology is divided into four major categories: Histopathology, Cytology, Blood Transfusion and Hematology; although they are all very similar in nature, they have significant specifications that differentiate them. In this article, the author's purpose is to showcase the Home Office Pathologist occupation and break away from the stereotype that has been set
There are a number of key elements that help to provide a framework that enhances truthful communication. Firstly, there is the need to develop open and honest communication from the very beginning of the patient-health professional relationship. Secondly, the health professional needs to use patient penchant as a “weigh” by asking them what they wish to know, how much they wish to know, and determining what they already know. In other words, it is a responsibility of the health professional to get a ‘feel’ for the situation, including the patients’ perception of the situation (Ashcroft, Dawson & Drape 2007).
There are times where specialists require some assistance in discovering the particular issues and states of their patients. At the point when specialists need to be certain about what their patients' conditions are, they take body liquid or tissue tests from them and forward these examples to the pathology advisors.