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Pathologists' Assistants in Nontraditional Roles: Uncovering the Hidden Value in Your Laboratory.

* Context.--Pathologists' assistants (PathAs) have been involved in the traditional roles of macroscopic examination ("grossing"), frozen sections, and autopsy since the profession was developed in the 1970s as a response to the perceived workforce shortage in pathology. Additionally, PathAs are wel...

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Published in:Archives of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine Vol. 147; no. 7; pp. 847 - 857
Main Author: Gaburo, Heather
Format: tables/charts Journal Article
Published: College of American Pathologists Jul2023
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          Pathology Assistants
          Professional Role
          Laboratories
          Professional Knowledge
          Clinical Laboratories Administration
          Financial Management
          Marketing
          Quality Assurance
          Professional Regulation
          Research Personnel
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          Job Satisfaction
      ab: * Context.--Pathologists' assistants (PathAs) have been involved in the traditional roles of macroscopic examination ("grossing"), frozen sections, and autopsy since the profession was developed in the 1970s as a response to the perceived workforce shortage in pathology. Additionally, PathAs are well suited for nontraditional roles in the laboratory, but are often underused in these roles because a PathA's value is easier to see in traditional roles. Objective.--To describe the nontraditional roles PathAs are involved in and how PathAs in these roles bring value to pathologists, patients, and health care organizations. Data Sources.--Literature about PathAs was reviewed, and interviews with pathologists and PathAs in nontraditional roles were conducted. Conclusions.--PathAs are capable of handling a wide range of nontraditional roles in the pathology laboratory. Using PathAs to the full extent of their knowledge, skills, and interests will bring value to pathology practices, PathAs, organizations, and patients through increased quality of care, saved pathologist time, higher revenues, and improved department reputation. Using PathAs in these roles also has the potential to evolve pathology practices and the PathA profession.
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