What Physicians, Pathologists Do
Diagnose presence and stage of diseases using laboratory techniques and patient specimens. Study the nature, cause, and development of diseases. May perform autopsies.
Other Job Titles Physicians, Pathologists May Have
Anatomic Pathologist, Cytopathologist, Dermatopathologist, Forensic Pathologist, Hematopathologist, Neuropathologist, Oral Pathologist, Pathologist, Surgical Pathologist
Tasks & Responsibilities May Include Examine microscopic samples to identify diseases or other abnormalities. Diagnose diseases or study medical conditions, using techniques such as gross pathology, histology, cytology, cytopathology, clinical chemistry, immunology, flow cytometry, or molecular biology. Write pathology reports summarizing analyses, results, and conclusions. Communicate pathologic findings to surgeons or other physicians. Identify the etiology, pathogenesis, morphological change, and clinical significance of diseases. See More
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