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== Autopsy (forensic pathology) == |
== Autopsy (forensic pathology) == |
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An autopsy is a medical examination normally performed by a [[Physician|medical doctor]] that seeks to gather information about the [[state of health]] at the time of [[death]] and [[Cause of death|potential causes]]. Autopsies are part of [[forensic medicine]], and are normally performed by [[Pathology|pathologists]]. Autopsies are used to drive clinical and epidemiological research and are performed as part of an investigation into suspicious deaths. |
An autopsy is a medical examination normally performed by a [[Physician|medical doctor]] that seeks to gather information about the [[state of health]] at the time of [[death]] and [[Cause of death|potential causes]]. Autopsies are part of [[forensic medicine]], and are normally performed by [[Pathology|pathologists]]. Autopsies are used to drive clinical and epidemiological research and are performed as part of an investigation into suspicious deaths. |
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== Histotechnologist == |
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A histotechnologist, histotechnician, or nistotech, is a medical laboratory professional who specializes in the preparation of tissue samples for microscopic examination. |
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== Definition and role == |
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Histotechnologists play a crucial role in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases by preparing tissue specimens for pathologists to examine. Their primary responsibilities include processing and preparing tissue samples, cutting thin sections of tissue using a microtome, staining tissue samples to highlight specific cellular components, and mounting prepared slides for microscopic examination. |
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== Education and training == |
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(To check in with training programs...) |
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Revision as of 19:07, 31 August 2024
Autopsy (forensic pathology)
An autopsy is a medical examination normally performed by a medical doctor that seeks to gather information about the state of health at the time of death and potential causes. Autopsies are part of forensic medicine, and are normally performed by pathologists. Autopsies are used to drive clinical and epidemiological research and are performed as part of an investigation into suspicious deaths.
Histotechnologist
A histotechnologist, histotechnician, or nistotech, is a medical laboratory professional who specializes in the preparation of tissue samples for microscopic examination.
Definition and role
Histotechnologists play a crucial role in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases by preparing tissue specimens for pathologists to examine. Their primary responsibilities include processing and preparing tissue samples, cutting thin sections of tissue using a microtome, staining tissue samples to highlight specific cellular components, and mounting prepared slides for microscopic examination.
Education and training
(To check in with training programs...)