Series Learning Objectives: 

1) Identify clinical management issues created by various diagnoses and apply to pathology reporting practices.

2) Recognize correct use of Pathology reports in Patient communication during clinical encounters and apply to pathology reporting practices. 

3) Identify the appropriate biopsy type and characteristics for various clinical situations and apply in outpatient and inpatient surgical procedures.

4) Explain the use and limitations of ancillary techniques used in pathology to arrive at diagnoses.

5) Review recent cross-disciplinary literature for the benefit of specialists who may not regularly review literature outside of their own specialty. 

Target audience: Pathologists, Urologists 

Planners: Luke Perkocha, MD, Pathology/KP San Rafael; Jay Belani, MD, Urology/KP San Rafael

Disclosure: Kaiser Permanente Medical Center – San Rafael has determined that the speaker(s) and the planning committee for this activity do not have any relevant financial relationships. 

The Kaiser Permanente Medical Center – San Rafael is accredited by the California Medical Association (CMA) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The Kaiser Permanente Medical Center – San Rafael designates this Live Activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Kaiser Permanente Medical Center – San Rafael takes responsibility for the content, quality, and scientific integrity of this CME activity.