Title |
Ordering Stains That Aren’t Indicated
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Published in |
The AMA Journal of Ethic, August 2016
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DOI | 10.1001/journalofethics.2016.18.8.ecas5-1608 |
Pubmed ID | |
Authors |
Martin J Magers, Sandro K Cinti |
Abstract |
The pathologist rarely interacts with patients face-to-face, but he or she nonetheless maintains a crucial relationship with the patient (i.e., the patient-pathologist relationship). A more tangible relationship, the pathologist-clinician relationship, is typically augmented by the patient-pathologist relationship, but at times the two distinct relationships are at odds, creating ethical dilemmas for the pathologist. This case study and discussion highlight some of these potential ethical questions and underscore the need for pathologists and clinicians to have cooperative, collaborative, and professional relationships. Pathologists should feel empowered to guide the clinician's use of appropriate clinical testing to ensure proper management of the patient and responsible use of health care resources. |
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