breast pathology as a subspecialty

[GlassPusherJack]

May seem basic, but wondering why breast pathologists get sued more than other pathologists.. any input? also, if one has an interest in breast, what's placement like after a breast fellowship? would this be useful for both private practice and academic settings?

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[KCShaw]

My impression has always been that when one group of practitioners seem to get sued more than others it's almost invariably because of that group's patient population. Typically it's a younger population with youngish adults also invested in those patients' lives. Demands and expectations are just higher for certain patient populations. Whether lawsuits &/or mistakes are really more common in those situations, or they're just a lot louder and more publicized, I don't know.

 

[yaah]

I thought dermpath was the most litigated because of melanoma issues. I may be wrong though. The above points I think are important about the patient population. In addition, breast oncology has extensive cosmetic issues involved so any tiny mistake can not only lead to the usual problems but can also lead to cosmetic problems.

As far as job market many private practices have need for a breast pathologist. I am not sure what the demand is though. But most larger hospitals have a lot of breast surgery.

 

[zao275]

I thought dermpath was the most litigated because of melanoma issues.

I thought the same.

 

[GlassPusherJack]

thanks for the input! it helps! probably right about dermpath getting sued more- just wasnt thinking about it at the time.

 

[DrBloodmoney]

1. Melanoma
2. Breast
3. Paps

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