Clinical Guidelines

Dissecting Standards

Examining the case for the regulation of grossing personnel

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    Licensure ensures training and accountability for pathologists’ assistants.

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    Improper gross examination can lead to legal issues for pathologists.

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    Pathologists' assistants must complete a NAACLS-accredited master's program.

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    The projected decline in the pathology workforce necessitates licensed PAs.

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    Licensing aligns PAs with regulated healthcare professionals to enhance patient safety.

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Dissecting Standards

Examining the case for the regulation of grossing personnel

  • by Arianna Rubinetti

  • February 23, 2026

  • 5 min

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