title: Pathologist-gastroenterologist interaction. The changing role of the pathologist.
abstract: The importance of interaction between clinicians and pathologists is examined in the setting of gastroenterology and gastrointestinal disease, and the importance of communication is emphasized. The endoscopist must provide the pathologist with information about the patient, including results of the gross examination, biopsy location, relevant clinical history, bowel preparation, and current medications. The pathologist must provide a reproducible and useful report that answers the clinical questions posed by the endoscopist. This consultation between the gastroenterologist and pathologist provides the framework for proper patient care.
authors.affiliation: Department of Pathology, UCLA, USA.
authors.forename: D N
authors.initials: DN
authors.lastname: Lewin
authors.forename: K J
authors.initials: KJ
authors.lastname: Lewin
authors.forename: W M
authors.initials: WM
authors.lastname: Weinstein
mesh_terms: D005762:Gastroenterology; D006801:Humans; D007400:Interprofessional Relations; D010336:Pathology / Q000639:trends; D010819:Physician's Role