Histology and cell biology: an introduction to pathology e-book Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

1.1 Introduction Pathologists are referred to sometimes ironically as doctors of dead persons. This has roots in the common idea that pathologists are only responsible for doing autopsies and providing clues for the possible cause(s) of death. What accentuate such misconceptions are the equipment and methods of pathologic examinations. A pathologist never uses the usual tools of ordinary physical examinations such as stethoscopes or sphygmomanometers. He or she has also no direct encounte...