Work pattern of Canadian pathologists. Issue 8 (August 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Maung, Raymond
• Is Part Of: Diagnostic histopathology. Volume 22:Issue 8(2016)
• Page Start: 288
• Page End: 293
• Publication Date: 2016-08
• Subjects: Canadian pathologist -- patient safety -- work pattern; Histology, Pathological -- Periodicals; Cytodiagnosis -- Periodicals; Diagnosis, Laboratory -- Periodicals; Pathology -- Periodicals; Histopathologie -- Périodiques; Pathologie -- Périodiques; Cytodiagnostics -- Périodiques; Diagnostics biologiques -- Périodiques; Histologie -- Technique -- Périodiques; Electronic journals; 616.07582
• DOI: 10.1016/j.mpdhp.2016.07.003
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1756-2317

Abstract

Abstract: This short survey has shown that Canadian Pathologists are working a nearly 50-hour work week. Direct patient care activity is priority one which is in keeping as a medical professional. Due to this, there is a high chance that other competing functions such as administration, medical oversight and professional quality assurance (QA) activities may be compromised. The impact on patient safety in the long term is discussed.