Interpretive Diagnostic Error Reduction in Surgical Pathology and Cytology
Publication Date: January 1, 2016
Last Updated: March 14, 2022
Recommendations
Anatomic pathologists should develop procedures for review of pathology cases in order to detect disagreements and potential interpretive errors, and to improve patient care. (Recommendation)
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Anatomic pathologists should perform case reviews in a timely manner to have a positive impact on patient care. (Recommendation)
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Anatomic pathologists should have documented case review procedures that are relevant to their practice setting. (Expert Consensus Opinion
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Anatomic pathologists should continuously monitor and document the results of case review. (Expert Consensus Opinion
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If pathology case reviews show poor agreement within a defined area, anatomic pathologists should take steps to improve agreement. (Expert Consensus Opinion
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Recommendation Grading
Overview
Title
Interpretive Diagnostic Error Reduction in Surgical Pathology and Cytology
Authoring Organization
College of American Pathologists
Publication Month/Year
January 1, 2016
Last Updated Month/Year
May 31, 2023
Supplemental Implementation Tools
Document Type
Guideline
External Publication Status
Published
Country of Publication
US
Document Objectives
To develop, through a systematic review of the literature, recommendations for the review of pathology cases to detect or prevent interpretive diagnostic errors.
Inclusion Criteria
Female, Male, Adolescent, Adult, Child, Infant, Older adult
Health Care Settings
Hospital, Operating and recovery room, Outpatient
Intended Users
Laboratory technician, nurse, nurse practitioner, physician, physician assistant
Scope
Assessment and screening, Diagnosis
Diseases/Conditions (MeSH)
D010338 - Pathology, Clinical
Keywords
Surgical Pathology, Cytology
Supplemental Methodology Resources
Methodology
Number of Source Documents
130
Literature Search Start Date
January 1, 1992
Literature Search End Date
October 1, 2012