Quiz: Questions to Ask About Your Pathology Report

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1. Q1.According to the article, what does a pathology report provide?

   AThe definitive diagnosis used for staging and treatment planningBA list of nearby pharmaciesCAn estimate of hospital parking costsDA schedule of visiting hours

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2. Q2.What does a 'clean' or negative margin generally mean, according to the article?

   ANo cancer cells were found at the edge of the removed tissueBThe surgical tools were sterilizedCThe report was reviewed twiceDThe patient has no lymph nodes

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3. Q3.Which question does the article suggest asking if you want another expert to review your pathology?

   ACan I get a second-opinion review of my slides?BCan I get a discount on my hospital bill?CCan I choose a different pathologist's handwriting style?DCan I skip staging altogether?

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4. Q4.Why might pathology reports appear in a patient portal before a doctor discusses them, according to the article?

   AReports often become available as soon as they're finalizedBPortals are updated only once a yearCDoctors are required to wait 30 days before reviewing reportsDPatients must request reports individually by mail

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