Trends and Challenges in Pathology Practice Choices and necessities
Journal Title: Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal - Year 2011, Vol 11, Issue 1
Abstract
Te way we provide healthcare is influenced by ongoing experiences, increased knowledge, new discoveries and scientifc as well as technological advances. Te rapid pace of important developments that have taken place in recent years have signifcantly influenced our choices of the ways we provide our health service. Like other medical specialties, pathology and its practice have had to respond to the rising needs and challenges within the health service in general and those facing the speciality in particular. Tis article addresses some of the challenges, particularly those which are unique to pathology. It discusses the choices that are available to different pathology departments depending on their individual circumstances.
Authors and Affiliations
Hassan MH Kamel| Department of Laboratory Medicine & Pathology, Hamad Medical Corporation, Doha, Qatar
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