Improving Pathology Reports

Precision medicine is increasingly critical to selecting the right treatment for patients with cancer, but pathology reporting can be lengthy, complex, and confusing—especially in this fast-paced molecular era. According to Dr. Timothy C. Allen, one key to moving precision medicine forward lies in simplifying and standardizing pathology reports so patients can be better informed, understand their prognosis, and own the progress of their therapies. Hear how ACCC has conducted several analyses, surveys, and focus groups to pinpoint challenges as well as opportunities to improve pathology reports for both patients and providers. Guest: Timothy Craig Allen, MD, JD, FCAP  Professor and Chair, Department of Pathology The University of Mississippi Medical Center Jackson, MI Related Content: Precision Medicine: Integration of Pathology with the Cancer Care Team [White Paper] Considerations for Pathology Reporting [White Paper] Patient-Centered Care: Reporting and Communicating Pathology and Ancillary Test Results Landscape of Pathology: Assess Your Program Pathology Survey Key Findings Precision Medicine: Transforming Complex to Clear   CANCER BUZZ TV: Ep 09: Precision Medicine Disparities