Second opinion of anatomical pathology: a complex issue not easily reduced to matters of right and wrong.
J Urol
; 165(6 Pt 1): 1957-9, 2001 Jun.
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| ID: mdl-11371888
ABSTRACT
PURPOSE:
We discuss the subject of a second opinion for interpretations of anatomical pathology from the perspective of patient care. MATERIALS ANDMETHODS:
We grouped 150 cases involving pathological review at our institution into 3 categories depending on the effect on patient care.RESULTS:
Of 29 interpretive discrepancies 14 resulted in treatment changes but 7 of these 14 may have been interpreted differently by other practice groups.CONCLUSIONS:
Whether the second opinion represents an interpretive error or a legitimate difference of opinion, the result may affect patient care. Patients referred for treatment among practice groups should have pathological findings reviewed as part of a complete assessment by the new physicians.
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01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Neoplasias da Próstata
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Encaminhamento e Consulta
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Neoplasias da Bexiga Urinária
Limite:
Humans
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Male
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Urol
Ano de publicação:
2001
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Estados Unidos