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- Title
MEASURING WORKLOAD IN NEPHROPATHOLOGY: A CANADIAN EXPERIENCE.
- Authors
Yi Mi Ren, Kevin; Geldenhuys, Laurette; Alexopoulou, Iakovina; Bellur, Shubha S.; Bissonnette, Mei Lin; Blanco, Paula; Mengel, Michael; Moussa, Madeleine; Riopel, Julie; Sis, Banu; Avila-Casado, Carmen
- Abstract
The Canadian Association of Pathologists (CAP-ACP) has made considerable effort and progress to define and design an optimal workload model for pathologists. The subspecialty practice of nephropathology requires a unique set of skills, and thus presents a significant challenge in workload measurement and workforce planning using models designed for general surgical pathology practice. We report the results from the first Canada-wide survey of subspecialty practice patterns and workload of practicing Canadian nephropathologists. Using the modified L4E model recommended by the CAP-ACP, we calculated the average workload range for a medical renal biopsy in the Canadian practice setting to be 10 to 13 L4E per case without academic or teaching responsibilities, and 13 to 16.9 L4E with teaching responsibilities. The workload range depends on the level of technologist support for electron microscopy. We recommend the optimal annual workload to be 593 to 775 cases for a full time non-academic nephropathologist, and 456 to 596 cases for a full time academic nephropathologist with trainee education responsibilities. We propose the adaptation of this model as a national guideline for nephropathology workload in workforce planning.
- Subjects
PATHOLOGISTS; CLINICAL pathology; SURGICAL pathology; KIDNEY diseases; ELECTRON microscopy
- Publication
Canadian Journal of Pathology, 2018, Vol 10, Issue 3, p28
- ISSN
1918-915X
- Publication type
Article