DMT103-24 - CME/CMLE - Transforming Pathology Clinics: A Deep Dive into Pathology Reports

Course Description

Communication in healthcare, particularly in pathology, is critical for effective patient care. As diagnostic complexities and technological integration in healthcare expand, pathologists and laboratory professionals face new challenges in ensuring effective communication across multidisciplinary teams and with patients. This educational session is designed to tackle these challenges. The session will begin by highlighting the importance of communication in enhancing patient safety, satisfaction, and health outcomes. Participants will explore the impact of health literacy and learn effective strategies for information dissemination, gaining insights into successful healthcare communication. The session will then proceed to an interactive discussion using case studies that will feature the mypathologyreport.ca platform, and other tools demonstrating improving reporting, collaboration, and communication within healthcare teams. The session will conclude with a Q&A segment, allowing attendees to, share experiences, and seek advice on specific communication challenges. By the end of this session, participants will be equipped with the necessary knowledge and tools to meet the evolving communication needs in pathology, ensuring clearer interactions and improved patient care outcomes.

Faculty/Authors

Kamran Mirza, MD, PhD, FASCP
Jason Wasserman, MD
John Groth, MD

Physician Competencies: Patient Care, Medical Knowledge, Professionalism, Interpersonal Skills Communication

CME/CMLE Credit: 1.0
Estimated Completion Time: 1 hour
Format: Online Educational Activity

Accreditation Statement: The American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education (CME) for physicians. This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and Policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME).

Credit Designation Statement: The American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) designates this journal-based CME activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Instructions

To claim CME/CMLE credit for the exercise, do the following:

Review the Technical Considerations.
Review the Faculty Disclosures.
Click Go to Course to view an overview of the modules in this course.
Click Access to begin the course.
Submit the course Evaluation.
Enter the maximum number of credits offered and click Claim CME to register credit.

Faculty Disclosure

Technical Considerations

Release Date: 09/05/2024
Review Date:
Expiration Date: 03/06/2025

Summary


Availability:	On-Demand


Credit Offered:	1 CME/CMLE Credit