Many of you have no doubt read with interest the one-page article in the Winter, 2007 CAP Newsletter entitled Professional Extenders for Pathologists, authored by Dr. Raymond Maung. Dr. Maung states that he intends to discuss this issue at the CAP AGM in June. There are many points within the article with which I could take issue but in the interests of brevity and diplomacy, I will make just one comment: there are so many pathologists across this country whose practice depends upon PAs that I think raising this discussion at the CAP will be enlightening.
It is refreshing and encouraging that an attempt is being made to measure the portion of the pathologists' workload traditionally dedicated to grossing. If the numbers are anywhere near accurate, they will further validate the practice of PAs. I support the thinking that up to 1/3 of a pathologist's time at a tertiary-care facility is, or ought to be, dedicated to grossing. PAs and Histotechs who perform gross descriptions have never been given the recognition that they deserve. All provincial ministries have been essentially unaware, for over 30 years, that someone other than pathologists have been doing all of this work.
I am so glad to see that the CAP has included a day-long session specifically for PAs at this year's meeting. I regret that I will likely not be able to attend but want to send my best wishes to all those who will be there.
toot toot!!!!
ReplyDeleteThank-you for your comment. I'm having difficulty understand what you're saying though. If it's in reference to my posting of the titles of recent publications...let's hear what you've published recently. I figure if you have a horn, toot it.
ReplyDeleteIf you're making some comment about Dr. Maung's article...sorry, I'm lost. I don't get it (your comment).