Intraoperative communications between pathologists and surgeons: do we understand each other?

Amanda Wiggett; Gabor Fischer

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Intraoperative communications between pathologists and surgeons: do we understand each other?

September 6, 2023

Wiggett A, Fischer G. Arch Pathol Lab Med. 2023;147(8):933-939.

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Miscommunication between pathologists and surgeons can lead to significant patient harm. This study identified multiple discrepancies between pathologist-listed diagnoses included in intraoperative consult notes compared to surgeon-dictated operative notes. Discrepancies were most common in multipart cases and those involving deferrals.

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