title: Communication between the pathologist and urologist. Focus on prostate cancer.
abstract: Open communication between the pathologist and surgeon is crucial for optimum patient care and job satisfaction. Communication must occur in both directions and should include a free exchange of clinical information and explanation of the thought processes used by both physicians. Various means can improve communication, and the authors focus on the special clinical problems posed by prostate cancer diagnosis and treatment.
authors.affiliation: Department of Urology, University of Southern California School of Medicine, Los Angeles 90033, USA.
authors.forename: E C
authors.initials: EC
authors.lastname: Skinner
authors.forename: R J
authors.initials: RJ
authors.lastname: Cote
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D003142:Communication; D006801:Humans; D007400:Interprofessional Relations; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010336:Pathology; D010819:Physician's Role; D011471:Prostatic Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology*; D014572:Urology