Utilization of an oral pathology service: a professional responsibility

The role of oral pathologists as members of the comprehensive health care team is reviewed. The importance of utilizing an Oral Pathology Service in the everyday practice of dentistry and medicine and the inherent medicolegal considerations are discussed. Standards of care for submission of surgical...

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Published inMilitary medicine Vol. 157; no. 1; p. 31
Main Authors Brannon, R B, Kratochvil, F J, Warnock, G R
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published England 01.01.1992
Subjects
Humans
Military Dentistry
Pathology, Oral
Patient Care Team
Referral and Consultation - utilization
United States
United States
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Summary:The role of oral pathologists as members of the comprehensive health care team is reviewed. The importance of utilizing an Oral Pathology Service in the everyday practice of dentistry and medicine and the inherent medicolegal considerations are discussed. Standards of care for submission of surgically removed oral tissues is an issue that warrants further delineation.
ISSN:0026-4075
DOI:10.1093/milmed/157.1.31