Abstract
Context: Proper utilisation and interpretation of laboratory
test results depend on the understanding of the indications and
characteristics
of such tests. Undergraduate teaching on this is essential to #patientsafety.
Methods: Medical students were invited to comment on Chemical #Pathology teaching, and their knowledge on interpretation of iron
profile was tested. We also interviewed practising doctors on their opinion in Chemical Pathology interpretation service.
Results: We identified topics which students recognised as
being taught, understood, or requiring more teaching. They were
dissatisfied
with the teaching in Chemical Pathology, despite their perception of it
being clinically useful. Only one-third of students correctly
interpreted
the iron profile. Majority agreed that increase in teaching time
(58.6%), teaching in the clinical years (64.3%) and teaching by #ChemicalPathologists (65.7%) would improve the teaching. Most practising doctors
would like to have interpretation service on endocrine tests (63%),
acute phase markers (7.4%), and electrolytes (7.4%).
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