College of American Pathologists
College of American Pathologists
College of American Pathologists (pronunciation: kɒlɪdʒ ɒv əˈmɛrɪkən pæθəˈlɒdʒɪsts) is a professional organization for pathologists that is based in the United States. It is commonly abbreviated as CAP.
Etymology
The term "College of American Pathologists" is derived from the English language. The word "college" comes from the Latin word collegium, which means a community or society. "American" refers to the United States, the country where the organization is based. "Pathologists" refers to the medical professionals who study diseases and their causes, processes, development, and consequences.
Overview
The College of American Pathologists is a member-based organization that serves patients, pathology professionals, and the public by fostering and advocating for excellence in the practice of pathology and laboratory medicine. It provides education, resources, and standards to its members to help them deliver high-quality, patient-centered care.
Related Terms
- Pathology: The study of the causes and effects of diseases, especially the branch of medicine that deals with the laboratory examination of samples of body tissue for diagnostic or forensic purposes.
- Pathologist: A medical professional who studies diseases and their causes, processes, development, and consequences.
- Laboratory Medicine: The branch of medicine in which specimens of tissue, fluid, or other bodily substance are examined outside of the person, usually in a laboratory.
- Patient-Centered Care: A healthcare approach in which the patient is viewed as a whole person, and not just a set of symptoms. Care is designed around the needs of the patient, not the needs of the healthcare system.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on College of American Pathologists
- Wikipedia's article - College of American Pathologists
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