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01/22/26

Improving the communication of urgent and significant unexpected diagnoses in anatomic pathology.

Kansal, Rina; Manucha, Varsha; Bhagat, Govind; Zhu, Lee-Ching; Liu, Xiaoying; Ibrahim, Dalia Y; Mettman, Daniel; Knoedler, Darly; Subramanian, Amar; Askin, Frederic; Galliano Gooch, Gretchen; Brown, Alexandra; Gupta, Sachin. Am J Clin Pathol.

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Communication Tests, Screening, and Laboratory Processes
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Summary

Effective communication of urgent, unexpected diagnoses is vital for diagnostic excellence and patient safety. This article summarizes focus group findings from the American Society for Clinical Pathology Collaborative for Diagnostic Excellence. Insights from the 11 pathologists representing a variety of practice settings emphasize standardized definitions, protocols, and collaboration as ways to improve results communication. Future studies should evaluate these approaches and their effects on patient care.

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Kansal R, Manucha V, Bhagat G, et al. Improving the communication of urgent and significant unexpected diagnoses in anatomic pathology. Am J Clin Pathol. 2026;165(1):aqaf113.