Difference between revisions of "Workload measurement"

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==Current procedural terminology==
==Current procedural terminology==
*Abbreviated ''CPT''.
*Abbreviated ''CPT''.
*Used in the ''United States of America''.
*A nomenclature system by the ''American Medical Association'' that covers all medical services - not only pathology.<ref>URL: [http://www.ama-assn.org/ama/pub/physician-resources/solutions-managing-your-practice/coding-billing-insurance/cpt.page http://www.ama-assn.org/ama/pub/physician-resources/solutions-managing-your-practice/coding-billing-insurance/cpt.page]. Accessed on: 12 June 2014.</ref>


==See also==
==See also==

Revision as of 13:18, 12 June 2014

Workload measurement, in pathology, is the quantification of work. It is important in workforce planning and quality.[1]

There are various systems to quantify workload.

Level 4 equivalent

  • Abbreviated L4E.[2]
  • System endorsed by the Canadian Association of Pathologists.[1]

Current procedural terminology

  • Abbreviated CPT.
  • A nomenclature system by the American Medical Association that covers all medical services - not only pathology.[3]

See also

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 Maung, RT. (2010). "Canadian Association of Pathologists Guidelines for Measurement of Pathologist Workload.". Canadian Journal of Pathology 2 (1): 8-19. http://andrewjohnpublishing.com/images/cjp%202-1.pdf.
  2. Maung, RT. (Jan 2005). "What is the best indicator to determine anatomic pathology workload? Canadian experience.". Am J Clin Pathol 123 (1): 45-55. PMID 15762279.
  3. URL: http://www.ama-assn.org/ama/pub/physician-resources/solutions-managing-your-practice/coding-billing-insurance/cpt.page. Accessed on: 12 June 2014.