Task differentiation, in pathology as well

• Published in: Nederlands tijdschrift voor geneeskunde Vol. 157; no. 19; p. A6187
• Main Author: Blaauwgeers, J L G Hans
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: Dutch
• Published: Netherlands 2013
• Subjects: Humans; Lymph Nodes - pathology; Pathology, Clinical - manpower; Pathology, Clinical - standards; Physician Assistants; Physician's Role; Task Performance and Analysis

The field of clinical pathology, like other medical professions, is becoming more and more complex, leading to a need for subspecialisation and task differentiation. Whereas the deployment of Physician Assistants is common in other specialties, it is still rare in pathology. Although legal regulatio...