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If an addendum adds information that is contradictory: it should be an amendment.<ref>{{cite journal |authors=Babwah JP, Khalifa M, Rowsell C |title=Analysis of addenda in anatomic pathology as a quality monitoring initiative |journal=Arch Pathol Lab Med |volume=138 |issue=11 |pages=1514–9 |date=November 2014 |pmid=25357114 |doi=10.5858/arpa.2012-0412-OA |url=}}</ref> | If an addendum adds information that is contradictory: it should be an amendment.<ref>{{cite journal |authors=Babwah JP, Khalifa M, Rowsell C |title=Analysis of addenda in anatomic pathology as a quality monitoring initiative |journal=Arch Pathol Lab Med |volume=138 |issue=11 |pages=1514–9 |date=November 2014 |pmid=25357114 |doi=10.5858/arpa.2012-0412-OA |url=}}</ref> | ||
It is good practice when amending an report to: | |||
* Clearly state the revised diagnosis. | |||
* Clearly note that the diagnosis was changed. | |||
* Clearly state what the diagnosis was previously. | |||
* Have another pathologist confirm the revised diagnosis. | |||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||