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There has been an issue that has come to light for the better part of this year that deals with legislation in New York State which does not allow for pathologists to speak directly with patients. For the past several months I have been...

It happens from time to time. A family member, friend or friend of a friend calls you and says “Can you read my radiology report?” or “Can you read my pathology report?”. Sometimes they call for themselves, sometimes a family member, or...

The response to Kimberly's Story a couple of weeks ago was overwhelmingly positive.  The story.  The need. My own feelings on missed opportunities and a call to action by physicians in general and pathologists in particular.  The comments,...

This post originally appeared on December 9, 2009.  The post then received some criticism from pathologists about our role and position as healthcare providers.  Many comments directed to me at the time felt I was violating the relationship...

Always good to attend a meeting in Chicago, particularly outside the months of December to February. Hyatt Regency location is great, right along the river close to good restaurants and the lakefront but too many escalators that I think...

Kimberly Jewett is a 37 year-old mother of 2 and a two-time breast cancer survivor. Her first diagnosis was at age 31 and her second diagnosis came four years later. You can read her journey here. During this journey she has defined herself as...