Pathology reporting: communication is key

Guidelines generally focus on complete reporting of histopathology data in a standard format. We highlight the importance of effectively communicating the “message” to clinicians who do not view histology images. Communication issues related to each part of the histopathology report are outlined. We emphasize that reports must be unambiguous and include only relevant information so that the latter is not misunderstood or missed by the treating cli nician. The specimen block key should be available to reporting and reviewing pathologists but does not have to be included in the report communicated to the clinical team.

Source: Diagnostic Histopathology - May 5, 2021 Category: Pathology Authors: Adam Christian, Varsha I. Shah Tags: Mini-Symposium: Uropathology Reporting: Communication and Clinical Utility of Data Source Type: research