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Pathologist Summary:
The job of a pathologist involves studying blood, urine, and fluid samples that have been collected from a living person. A pathologist also examines blood, bodily fluids, tissues, and organs during an autopsy to determine cause of death. Usually, a pathologist has no direct contact with the patient; they only work in labs, hospitals, morgues or private clinics.

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What is a

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A Pathologist is a physician who analyzes diseases by examining blood, body fluids, cells and tissue. A Pathologist can determine if tissue or cells are cancerous. A Pathologist also performs autopsies.

What does a Pathologist do?
A Pathologist consults with physicians regarding the diagnostics and interpretation of tests and labs, and gives treatment options. A Pathologist practices preventive medicine by ruling out diseases or detecting them early.

Where does a Pathologist work?
A Pathologist can work in a hospital or outpatient laboratory, or in private practice. The Wellness.com directory will help you find a hospital and pathologist in your area.

What are some different fields of pathology?
Some of the most common fields that pathologists choose to practice are clinical, forensic, molecular, surgical, cellular and anatomical pathology. Use the Wellness.com directory to find and research a pathologist in your city and state.

What is forensic pathology?
Forensic pathology involves performing an autopsy to determine the manner and cause of death. This is usually done in the case of a suicide, homicide, accidental death, suspicious death, or sudden death. The forensic pathologist will examine bodily fluids, tissues, organs, and the entire body in order to come to a definite conclusion regarding a death.

How do pathologists make a diagnosis?
Pathologists usually study bodily fluids and tissue samples that have been put onto slides. These slides are examined under a microscope for abnormal patterns and abnormal cell growth.

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pathology, disease, blood, body fluids, cells, tissue, autopsy, cancer, diagnostics, pathologist

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