Physicians, Pathologists

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1. 01Identify the etiology, pathogenesis, morphological change, and clinical significance of diseases.
2. 02Examine microscopic samples to identify diseases or other abnormalities.
3. 03Conduct genetic analyses of deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) or chromosomes to diagnose small biopsies and cell samples.
4. 04Educate physicians, students, and other personnel in medical laboratory professions, such as medical technology, cytotechnology, or histotechnology.
5. 05Plan and supervise the work of the pathology staff, residents, or visiting pathologists.
6. 06Read current literature, talk with colleagues, or participate in professional organizations or conferences to keep abreast of developments in pathology.
7. 07Diagnose diseases or study medical conditions, using techniques such as gross pathology, histology, cytology, cytopathology, clinical chemistry, immunology, flow cytometry, or molecular biology.
8. 08Communicate pathologic findings to surgeons or other physicians.
9. 09Testify in depositions or trials as an expert witness.
10. 10Write pathology reports summarizing analyses, results, and conclusions.
11. 11Consult with physicians about ordering and interpreting tests or providing treatments.
12. 12Analyze and interpret results from tests, such as microbial or parasite tests, urine analyses, hormonal assays, fine needle aspirations (FNAs), and polymerase chain reactions (PCRs).

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