[Histonet] Fw: orders from resident surgeons

[Horn, Hazel V]

I was not clear enough in my question.  I'm not speaking of pathology residents ordering tests.  I'm asking if you allow general resident physicians to order pathology tests.  Such as gross and micro.

We are a teaching hospital and have never allowed a resident to order pathology if they aren't a staff physician (surgeon).

Thanks!


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From: Horn, Hazel V
Sent: Thursday, April 13, 2017 8:17 AM
To: histonet
Subject: orders


In the 25+ years I have worked at ACH we have never allowed a resident physician to order a pathology test.  I am now being asked why we do this?   I have no idea if there is a rule from Medicaid or insurance providers that all orders must be from a staff physician.   Does your hospital allow residents to place pathology orders?



Hazel Horn

Supervisor of Histology/Autopsy/Transcription

Anatomic Pathology

Arkansas Children's Hospital

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