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The pathologist-patient relationship – does it exist?

One of the arguments against using telemedicine is that it damages the physician-patient relationship. For a patient-contact specialty, never having the chance to touch your patient s probably impairs your ability to diagnose and treat them. Beyond the art of physical exam, establishing a personal relationship between the one who suffers and the one who professes to have the knowledge and skill to heal is needed for a true therapeutic bond. So perhaps telemedicine doesn’t work well for what we’ve traditionally understood as primary care and the patient-contact specialties.

But it might be fine for pathologists. Especially if you believe that the pathologist’s obligation…

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Association of Clinical Pathologists

The Association of Clinical Pathologists is an organisation in the UK that is unique in that it is composed of medically qualified pathologists of all disciplines.

International Academy of Pathology

The IAP is dedicated to the advancement of Pathology through educational exchanges worldwide. Collectively, we provide a forum for the presentation and discussion of advances in the understanding of pathologic processes and for the presentation and critical evaluation of scientific, technological and methodological advances.

Paediatric Pathology Society

The Paediatric Pathology Society (PPS), started in 1955 as the Paediatric Pathology Club, is composed of pathologists who specialise in or have a major interest in the pathology of the fetus, neonate or child. The Society exists to promote paediatric pathology in its widest sense, embracing all the disciplines of pathology, but most members are now Histopathologists.

Pathological Society

The Pathological Society of Great Britain and Ireland, is dedicated to enhancing high quality research and education in pathology in its broadest sense.

Pulmonary Pathology Society

The purpose of the society is to promote excellence in education, research and the clinical practice of pulmonary pathology.

Renal Pathology Society

The Renal Pathology Society (RPS) is a nonprofit organization committed to improvement and dissemination of knowledge regarding the pathology and pathophysiology of renal disease. The RPS promotes excellence in diagnosis, fosters basic, clinical and translational research, encourages training and education in renal disease, sponsors US based and international conferences and symposia, and brings news and updates pertaining to renal pathology to its members around the world.

Society for Pediatric Pathology

The Society for Pediatric Pathology, founded in 1965, is an educational and scientific organization of physicians and scientists who share a common interest in this vital field.

Society of Toxicologic Pathology

The Society of Toxicologic Pathology (STP) was founded in 1971 as a nonprofit association of pathologists and other scientists whose principal aim is the advancement of pathology as it pertains to changes elicited by pharmacological, chemical, or environmental agents, and factors that modify these responses. - See more at: http://www.toxpath.org/aboutstp.asp#sthash.0a1L8Hpm.dpuf

World Association of Societies of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine

The principal purposes of the Association shall be to extend medical knowledge, further the welfare of the sick, and promote public health.

Association for Molecular Pathology

The Association for Molecular Pathology is a not-for-profit scientific society that advances the clinical practice, science, and excellence of molecular and genomic laboratory medicine through education, innovation, and advocacy to enable highest quality health care.

Association of Anatomical Pathology Technology

The Association of Anatomical Pathology Technology (AAPT) is the recognised professional body for anatomical pathology technologists employed in hospital and public mortuaries across the United Kingdom. We also welcome equivalent anatomical pathology technologists from overseas.

Gastrointestinal Pathology Society

The organization was developed as a mechanism: - for propagating interest in gastrointestinal pathology - for emphasizing the importance of gastrointestinal pathology as a sophisticated and complex area of pathology - for sharing information among members - for developing joint investigative efforts among members - for establishing referral centers or referral mechanisms for specific types of case problems - for devising a registry for unusual cases.

International Federation of Societies of Toxicologic Pathologists

IFSTP (International Federation of Societies of Toxicologic Pathologists) is a confederation of ten national and regional societies of toxicologic pathology (STPs) representing scientists from around the globe.

International Society for Ophthalmic Pathology

The International Society for Ophthalmic Pathology is a professional society that was formed for the advancement of ophthalmic pathology throughout the world.

International Society of Bone and Soft Tissue Pathology

The Society was founded in 2001 and membership is open to Pathologists, other Physicians, Clinical scientists and Pathologists-in-training who share the society's concerns and objectives.

International Society of Breast Pathology

The International Society of Breast Pathology strives to encourage communication and exchange of new knowledge, develop strategies to better understand the biology of breast disease, promote standardization of diagnostic and prognostic criteria, provide leadership in breast cancer research and education, foster an improvement of training programs in breast pathology and to encourage professional advancement of the members.

International Society of Gynecological Pathologists

The International Society of Gynecological Pathologists is a world-wide community of pathologists and other physicians with a common interest in the pathology of the female reproductive system. The Society was founded in 1976 to facilitate exchange of knowledge about gynecological disease and to be a forum for dissemination of new information in this area.

International Society of Neuropathology

The aims of the Society are to further the science of neuropathology by: Initiating and maintaining permanent co-operation between national and regional societies of neuropathology. Fostering the formation of national and regional societies of neuropathology. Fostering and maintaining links with other international organisations in the field of neurological sciences and in the various appropriate branches of neuropathology. Initiation of international congresses, meetings, colloquia, symposia and research projects in the field of neuropathology.

International Society of Urological Pathology

The International Society of Urological Pathology was founded on Sunday, March 15, 1992 in Atlanta Georgia during the Annual Scientific Meeting of the United States, Canadian Academy of Pathology.

National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences

NAACLS is committed to being the premier international agency for accreditation and approval of educational programs in the clinical laboratory sciences and related health professions through the involvement of expert volunteers and its dedication to public service.

Society for Invertebrate Pathology

The Society for Invertebrate Pathology (SIP) was founded in 1967 as an interdisciplinary scientific society that would draw together members from diverse scientific backgrounds under the unified discipline of invertebrate pathology.

American Association of Neuropathologists

The American Association of Neuropathologists (AANP) began around 1930 as a professional and educational organization representing American Neuropathologists. It was incorporated in the State of Pennsylvania in May 1960.

American Pathology Foundation

The American Pathology Foundation (APF) is a non-profit professional society devoted to the business and management of pathology. Founded in 1959, the Foundation focuses on providing quality educational programs and practice management resources for its members.

American Phytopathological Society

The American Phytopathological Society (APS) is the premier society dedicated to high-quality, innovative plant pathology research. For more than a century, members of APS have been making and sharing significant breakthroughs, both for the science and society. APS is driven by a distinctive community of scientists, whose energy and commitment ensure the global advancement of this critical science.

American Society for Clinical Pathology

The American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) is the world’s largest professional membership organization for pathologists and laboratory professionals. Our mission is to provide excellence in education, certification and advocacy on behalf of patients, pathologists and laboratory professionals across the globe.

American Society for Colposcopy and Cervical Pathology

The American Society for Colposcopy and Cervical Pathology (ASCCP) was founded in 1964 as a non-profit specialty society. The ASCCP has since served as the primary source of postgraduate colposcopy training not only in the United States, but globally.

American Society for Investigative Pathology

The American Society for Investigative Pathology (ASIP) is a society of biomedical scientists who investigate mechanisms of disease. ASIP advocates for the practice of investigative pathology and fosters the professional career development and education of its members.

American Society of Dermatopathology

ASDP is dedicated to Improving the quality of dermatopathology as practiced by the dermatologist and pathologist.

Ameripath

AmeriPath, Inc. is a leading national provider of anatomic pathology, dermatopathology and molecular diagnostic services to physicians, hospitals, clinical laboratories and surgery centers across the U.S.

Association of Indian Pathologists in North America

The objective of the association is to advance the profession of Pathology, contribute to the advancement and technology transfer of the knowledge of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine to Indian hospitals and laboratories and form a link with Indian Pathologists and Pathology organizations in India.

British Association of Gynaecological Pathologists

Our vision is to have a friendly association with high professional and scientific standards in gynaecological pathology for all interested practising pathologists.

British Neuropathological Society

Welcome to the British Neuropathological Society website. The BNS celebrated its 60th anniversary in 2010 and continues to provide a friendly and active forum for both clinical and experimental neuropathology. Our membership is not geographically restricted and we welcome members from all continents.

British Society for Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology

The Society exists to promote training, education and standards in Head & Neck Pathology. With a predominantly British membership, we do however, have significant numbers of European pathologists and even some more 'far flung' members in Australasia and the Americas.

British Society of Toxicological Pathology

Welcome to the website of the British Society of Toxicological Pathology. Here you will find information about all of the Society’s activities in Education, Continuing Professional Development and interaction with Regulatory Agencies, as well as links to our various Sister Societies and other partners.

British Society of Veterinary Pathology

The objectives of the society are to advance veterinary pathology in all its aspects for the benefit of animals and man; to foster training, to advance education in all aspects of veterinary pathology and to foster communication between pathologists working in various fields.

Canadian Association of Pathologists

The Canadian Association of Pathologists (Association canadienne des pathologistes), a voluntary professional organization, advances the interests of our profession and promotes high quality standards for patient care by providing national leadership and promoting excellence in pathology and laboratory medicine practice, education and research.

Canadian Phytopathological Society

CPS promotes research and education in plant pathology, public awareness of the importance of plant diseases, and discussion of all aspects of plant pathology in Canada and internationally.

College of American Pathologists

The College of American Pathologists serves patients, pathologists, and the public by fostering and advocating excellence in the practice of pathology and laboratory medicine.

European Ophthalmic Pathology Society

The aim of the society is to promote the advancement of ophthalmic pathology by co-ordination with general ophthalmology, general pathology and allied sciences, by the encouragement of research, by the improvement of teaching and technical methods, through scientific meetings in Europe.

European Society of Pathology

The aims of the Society are to advance pathology in Europe and to facilitate communication between European pathologists. The term pathology includes all aspects of pathology. In order to achieve this aim the Society organise courses, congresses and masterclasses on a regular basis.

European Society of Toxicologic Pathology

The goals of our European Society of Toxicologic Pathology (ESTP) are: -to organize scientifically attractive annual meetings -to obtain more visibility by authorities/agencies, -to actively promote toxicologic pathology, -to contribute to guidelines by comments and proposals...

European Society of Veterinary Clinical Pathology

ESVCP should encourage a good contact between clinicians, pathologists, and biochemical experts, to support daily work, scientific research, sharing of information, increase of knowledge, and to facilitate coordination of research. The activity of the Society concerns all species.

European Society of Veterinary Pathology

The objectives of the European Society of Veterinary Pathology are to promote the scientific work of veterinary surgeons and physicians active in the areas of functional and morphologic pathology of animals, as well as that of other interested natural scientists, by means of organising scientific post-graduate training, conferences and meetings.

Federation of South African Societies of Pathology

Our main function is to oversee the organizing of the annual Pathology Congress of the Federation. As a non profit organization, the surplus made at these events are provided to the daughter Societies solely for the purpose of inviting guest speakers to the following congress.

Japanese Society of Pathology

The Japanese Society of Pathology celebrated its centennial anniversary in 2011. The society was founded with the mission to promote the scientific and medical aspects of pathology in order to contribute to improvement of medical science, medical practice and human welfare.

North American Society of Head and Neck Pathology

The North American Society of Head and Neck Pathology (NASHNP) was founded in 1997 as a non-profit organization to promote, exchange and disseminate information about the anatomy, physiology, pathology and basic science and clinical management of diseases involving the head and neck. The NASHNP is a companion society of the United States and Canada Academy of Pathology (USCAP).

Royal College of Pathologists

The College aims to advance the science and practice of pathology, to provide public education, to promote research in pathology and to disseminate the results.

Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia

The Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia is responsible for the training and professional development of pathologists and for the promotion of the science and practice of Pathology.

Society of Toxicologic Pathology-India

Society of Toxicologic Pathology-India was established in 2004 with the following objectives: To enhance the knowledge of pathology in relation to toxicologic causes in human beings/ animals. To share thoughts and update recent developments in Toxicologic Pathology to meet international standards. To periodically review advances in Toxicologic Pathology and ensure adopting them...

UK Endocrine Pathology Society

The scope of the UKEPS includes all endocrine Histopathology apart from the pituitary gland. Its roles & functions are to -offer networking opportunities for interested endocrine pathologists -offer a forum for discussion of areas of diagnostic difficulty...