Rational Pathology

 "Rational pathology emanates from a rational doctor".  Pathology is useful in assisting with coming to a diagnosis, monitoring patients and for screening.  Unnecessary tests can cause harm to patients and add significantly to health costs, so considering carefully what pathology we order is vitally important in General Practice. In this month's post, we listen in on the discussion with Dr Mike Eaton during a webinar with some of the second year GP registrars.