Quality control in surgical pathology--analysis of a questionnaire
Ishihara, A.; Hirokawa, M.; Shimizu, M.; Yokoyama, S.; Sakamoto, A.; Mizuguchi, K.
Rinsho Byori. Japanese Journal of Clinical Pathology 50(6): 595-599
2002
ISSN/ISBN: 0047-1860 PMID: 12166079 Document Number: 542635
To investigate the state of quality control in surgical pathology in Japan, we conducted a questionnaire survey of 80 pathology departments in universities and 275 laboratories in hospitals that are officially accredited by the Japanese Society of Pathology(JSC). The pathologists set a high valuation on guidelines for quality control published by JSC, but hardly ever followed these guidelines because of poor understanding and lack of pathologists on staff. We propose the development of a quality control manual that one pathologist can perform, the establishment of a substantial consultation system and seminars, and education on the importance of quality control for pathologists.