Subspecialisation in cellular pathology in the DGH setting: the Warwick experience

• Published in: Journal of clinical pathology Vol. 59; no. 8; pp. 884 - 886
• Main Authors: Sanders, D S A, Carr, R A, Stores, O P, Chachlani, N, Simon, J
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: London BMJ Publishing Group Ltd and Association of Clinical Pathologists 01.08.2006; BMJ; BMJ Publishing Group LTD; BMJ Group
• Subjects: Biological and medical sciences; Cellular biology; Consultants; Cytodiagnosis - methods; England; Histopathology; Hospitals, District - organization & administration; Hospitals, General - organization & administration; Humans; Investigative techniques, diagnostic techniques (general aspects); Medical sciences; Medical Staff, Hospital - organization & administration; Medicine; Meetings; Pathology; Pathology Department, Hospital - organization & administration; Pathology, Clinical - organization & administration; Pathology. Cytology. Biochemistry. Spectrometry. Miscellaneous investigative techniques; Personnel Staffing and Scheduling - organization & administration; RCPath; Royal College of Pathologists; Short Report; Skin; Specialization; whole-time equivalent; Workload; WTE; England; Cell; Anatomic pathology
• ISSN: 0021-9746; 1472-4146
• DOI: 10.1136/jcp.2005.032623

A successful move towards subspecialised reporting in cellular pathology in the setting of a small to medium-sized district general hospital staffed by five consultant pathologists is described. This move has been facilitated by implementation of a prospective workload allocation system. Perceived benefits in service delivery and career progression are highlighted.