A "Pathology Explanation Clinic (PEC)" for Patient-Centered Laboratory Medicine Test Results

• Main Authors: Blake Gibson MD (Author), Erika Bracamonte MD (Author), Elizabeth A. Krupinski PhD (Author), Margaret M. Briehl PhD (Author), Gail P. Barker MBA, PhD (Author), John B. Weinstein PhD (Author), Ronald S. Weinstein MD (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Elsevier, 2018-03-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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This concept paper addresses communication issues arising between physicians and their patients. To facilitate the communication of essential diagnostic pathology information to patients, and address their questions and concerns, we propose that "Pathology Explanation Clinics" be created....