Pathologists
Written by Jack Porter - Assistant Underwriter – Casualty
Pathology is the study of disease.
A pathologist is a medical professional with specialised training in diagnosing medical conditions using laboratory tests and techniques to determine the presence and type of disease in tissue and fluid samples. This is done by providing integral intuition and information to diagnose and treat conditions, monitor them and deliver prognoses.
With that in mind, a Pathologist would be required to obtain their own Medical Malpractice policy to cover their activities, whilst the Medical Practice policy is designed to cover:
Administration employees; and
Nurses.
Pathologist practices conduct a variety of testing to identify and diagnose, including:
Biopsies
Blood
Urine and Faeces
Sputum (phlegm / mucus)
Swabs
In conducting these test examinations, the main exposures to be wary of include:
Failure to Report Results in a Timely Manner.
Sample Handling Errors.
Contamination of the Sample.
Inaccurate test results.
Failing to notify a physician or pathologist about abnormal lab results.
Misinterpreting instructions for follow-up testing or procedures.
Incorrect administration of medications or treatments based on lab results.
Lack of patient education regarding pathology procedures.
Inadequate infection control practices.
Unauthorised interpretation of diagnostic tests.
Improper handling of samples.
Failure to follow quality control procedures.
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