[Veterinary pathology: a vital specialism within veterinary medicine].
Pathology is by definition an entity of major importance in medical science. Within medical care, pathologists are involved in cytopathological, histopathological and post mortem examinations. The value of post mortem examinations is discussed with reference to the value of the autopsy within human medical science. In veterinary medicine, veterinary pathology has to be incorporated in highly qualified veterinary medical care, has to participate in the quality assessment and the quality control of veterinary medical care, and has to be involved in the required continuing education of veterinarians. In addition, veterinary pathology is involved in basic research and research with regard to human health control.
Vos
J H
JH
Vakgroep Veterinaire Pathologie, Faculteit Diergeneeskunde, Utrecht.
Visser
I J
IJ
van der Linde-Sipman
J S
JS
Mouwen
J M
JM
D000818:Animals; D001344:Autopsy / Q000662:veterinary; D006652:Histological Techniques / Q000662:veterinary; D008511:Medicine; D009426:Netherlands; D010336:Pathology; D013038:Specialization; D014730:Veterinary Medicine
Veterinaire pathologie: een vitaal specialisme binnen de diergeneeskunde.