A job as a Medical Pathologist?

What is the job description of a pathologist?

• Answer:

  A pathologist is a physician whose specialty is the area of disease. Specialties in pathology include hematology (the study of blood); cytopathology (the study of cells); and chemical pathology.DiagnosticMany pathologists work with other physicians and surgeons to diagnose patients, order lab testing and interpret the results to develop specific treatments.ClinicalClinical pathologists focus on laboratory testing of body fluids and tissues; the American Society for Clinical Pathology states that there are more than 2,000 biomedical laboratory tests for tissues and fluids.MicrobiologyPathologists who focus on microbiology are responsible for identifying infectious particles such as viruses, bacteria or parasites that cause diseases or illnesses.AutopsyPathologists perform autopsies on bodies to determine the cause of death and identify other diseases or malformations present; forensic pathologists work with law enforcement and collect evidence from bodies.ResearchPathologists who focus on research develop studies and experiments to identify pathogens and discover new treatments for disease.Source:http://www.asip.org/Career/index.htmMore Information:http://www.ascp.org/PDF/ThePathologist.aspx