Risk Factors of Work at the Department of Pathology
Authors:
M. Kolečková 1; E. Srovnalová 1; A. Boriková 2; M. Nakládalová 2
Authors‘ workplace:
Ústav klinické a molekulární patologie, Lékařská fakulta Univerzity Palackého a Fakultní nemocnice Olomouc, vedoucí prof. MUDr. Jiří Ehrmann, Ph. D.
1; Klinika pracovního lékařství, Lékařská fakulta Univerzity Palackého a Fakultní nemocnice Olomouc, vedoucí doc. MUDr. Marie Nakládalová, Ph. D.
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Published in:
Pracov. Lék., 72, 2020, No. 3-4, s. 41-46.
Category:
Review Article
Overview
The nature of work in the departments of pathology has undergone a radical development in recent decades. The current trend in the field is focused primarily on accurate histological diagnosis and determination of the etiopathogenesis of disease. It uses a number of auxiliary methods for these purposes. The introduction of molecular pathology into modern medicine, opening up the new possibilities in the prognosis estimation and predicting the response to given therapy, strengthens the key position of the pathologist in the patient's life.
The work is classified as 3rd risk category with a possible negative impact on the health of employees. The health care workers in the Departments of Pathology are globally exposed to various chemical and biological risk factors. However, significant visual, mental and physical strain cannot be overlooked.
The aim of the study is information on the basic procedures of work at individual pathology workplaces in connection with occupational risk factors and related legislation.
Keywords:
department of pathology – risk factors of work – work categorization – chemical substances – biological agents – healthcare professionals
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