AHRQ Patient Safety Network

Why Current Breast Pathology Practices Must Be Evaluated.

Dallas, TX: Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation; June 2006.

This report illustrates weaknesses in current pathology practice of breast cancer diagnosis and suggests improvements for reliability and effectiveness.

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Resource Type

Book/Report

Target Audience

Physicians

Health Care Executives and Administrators

Policy Makers

Clinical Area

Medical Oncology

Pathology & Laboratory Medicine

Radiology

Safety Target

Clinical Misdiagnosis

Radiograph Interpretation Error

Diagnostic Test Interpretation Error

Missed or Critical Lab Results

Approach to Improving Safety

Specialization of Care

Education and Training

Origin/Sponsor

United States of America