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title: "Communicating Critical Findings A Three-Part Series, Part 2: Anatomic Pathologist to Ordering and Primary Care Physician"
description: Treatment delay caused by a communication failure between a pathologist & ordering or primary care physician is a frequent allegation in malpractice lawsuits.
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# [Communicating Critical Findings A Three-Part Series, Part 2: Anatomic Pathologist to Ordering and Primary Care Physician](https://www.norcal-group.com/claimsrx/part-2-communicating-critical-findings)

 Written by [NORCAL Group](https://www.norcal-group.com/claimsrx/author/norcal-group) | Mar 6, 2017

Treatment delay caused by a communication failure between a pathologist and ordering or primary care physician is a frequent allegation in malpractice lawsuits.

| **CASE ONE** Using Medical Judgment to Communicate an Urgent Diagnosis **CASE TWO** Closing the Loop: Directly Communicating Diagnosis Results | **CASE THREE ** Being a Communication Activist when Results are Critical **CASE FOUR ** Creating Proof of Diagnosis Notification |
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