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*Abbreviated ''L4E''.<ref name=pmid15762279>{{Cite journal  | last1 = Maung | first1 = RT. | title = What is the best indicator to determine anatomic pathology workload? Canadian experience. | journal = Am J Clin Pathol | volume = 123 | issue = 1 | pages = 45-55 | month = Jan | year = 2005 | doi =  | PMID = 15762279 }}</ref>
*Abbreviated ''L4E''.<ref name=pmid15762279>{{Cite journal  | last1 = Maung | first1 = RT. | title = What is the best indicator to determine anatomic pathology workload? Canadian experience. | journal = Am J Clin Pathol | volume = 123 | issue = 1 | pages = 45-55 | month = Jan | year = 2005 | doi =  | PMID = 15762279 }}</ref>
*System endorsed by the ''Canadian Association of Pathologists''.<ref name=maung/>
*System endorsed by the ''Canadian Association of Pathologists''.<ref name=maung/>
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==Current procedural terminology==
==Current procedural terminology==

Revision as of 03:57, 11 February 2015

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.