I have worked in labs that already had a PA and also a lab that hired a PA. From
the histology side of things, I never had a problem in working with a PA.
Because of their training, I always felt that they submitted better(thinner)
sections. The only area where I saw some problems were between the pathologists
and PA. A relationship has to develop between the pathologist and PA. From my
experience as the pathologist becomes more confident in the PA, they will
delegate more responsibility to them. Currently we don't have one, but there is
talk of getting one.

Victor Tobias
Histology Supervisor
University of Washington Medical Center
Seattle, WA

Donna Sitrin wrote:

> I would be interested in this as well.
> Donna Sitrin
> Unipath, LLC
> Denver, CO
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Tony.Crick@l.bay-tr.nwest.nhs.uk
> > [mailto:Tony.Crick@l.bay-tr.nwest.nhs.uk]
> > Sent: Thursday, June 01, 2000 6:53 AM
> > To: HistoNet@pathology.swmed.edu
> > Subject: Pathology Assistants
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > Hi All
> >
> > Does anybody have any relevant about the difficulties/ advantages of
> > integrating pathology assistants into a diagnostic histopathology service.
> > This move seems to be gaining momentum in the UK, but I would like to hear
> > about peoples practical experiences.
> >
> >
> > Tony Crick
> > Head Biomedical Scientist
> > Dept of Histopathology
> > Royal Lancaster Infirmary
> > Morecambe Bay Hospitals NHS Trust
> > Lancaster
> > England
> >
> >