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Pathology books published by CAP
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topic: general
surgical pathology, adrenal gland, anatomy, autopsy, basic sciences,
bioterrorism,
board review,
breast, cardiovascular,
CD-ROMs, cytopathology,
dermatopathology,
electron microscopy,
endocrine, eye, flow cytometry,
forensic, GI, GU, grossing, gynecologic, head and neck,
hematopathology,
histology, history, immunohistochemistry,
immunology,
informatics,
kidney, laboratory medicine/clinical
pathology, law/malpractice,
liver, lung, mediastinum, medical dictionaries,
medical
writing, microbiology,
molecular
biology/genetics, muscle, neuropathology,
oncology/staging,
oral, other, parasitology,
pediatric, placental, serosal membranes,
soft tissue and
bone, statistics,
stem cells, thyroid, transfusion medicine
Books by
publisher: AFIP,
CAP, WHO
Dermatology
Books by Topic: cosmetic, dermoscopy,
general, infectious,
Mohs, pediatric, surgery, tumors
Brown: Histologic Preparations: Common
Problems and Their Solutions
By Richard Brown
2009 (1st ed), 168 pages, $40 list
The
"how to" guide to good slide preparation, Histologic
Preparations: Common Problems and Their Solutions, was developed by the Histotechnology Committee of
the College of American Pathologists (CAP) in conjunction with the National
Society for Histotechnology (NSH). Building on data and images from the NSH/CAP
histology quality assurance program, HistoQIP, the book presents photographic
examples of well-prepared slides followed by numerous examples of associated
problems and their solutions. Histologic Preparations is a
reference text as well as a teaching tool. Written for pathologists, pathology
residents, histotechnologists, and histotechnicians as well as histology
students, this thorough book contains troubleshooting techniques for the most
common artifacts and problems incurred in routine histologic preparations.
CAP: Basic Competencies in Forensic
Pathology: A Forensic Pathology Primer
By CAP
2006 (1st ed), 225 pages, $35 list
Basic Competencies in Forensic Pathology outlines
the concepts and techniques used in forensic pathology. Prepared by the
Forensic Pathology Committee of the College of American Pathologists in
conjunction with the National Association of Medical Examiners, the primer is
intended to be a quick reference for pathologists in training and those who do
occasional forensic autopsies.
CAP: The Best of CAP Today Q&A
By CAP
2010 (1st ed), 176 pages, $40 list
CAP TODAY: The Best of Q&A is a compilation of experts’ answers to readers’
questions as published in the popular Q&A section of CAP TODAY. Spanning a decade, topics will appeal to both
anatomic and clinical pathologists as well as cytopathologists, medical
technologists, and laboratory directors.
Collins: An Introduction to Autopsy
Technique
By Kim Collins
2005 (2nd ed), 170 pages, $55 list
This popular “how-to” manual depicts both general and
specialized techniques for performing autopsies in postmortem examinations in a
hospital setting. Perfect for both pathologists-in-training and those who may
not perform autopsies on a regular basis, the two-volume set includes an
illustrated narrative description of autopsy methods as well as a set of
step-by-step diagrams for use in the autopsy suite.
Collins: Autopsy Performance &
Reporting
By Kim Collins
2003 (2nd ed), 405 pages, 40
figures, $70 list
This comprehensive text is for seasoned autopsy
pathologists and those who may not deal with autopsies on a regular basis.
Prepared by the CAP Autopsy Committee, Autopsy
Performance & Reporting contains
40 chapters authored by 35 experts. Divided into six sections, this text covers
an introduction to the autopsy, preautopsy and administration, autopsy safety,
autopsy performance, autopsy reporting, and quality control/quality assurance.
Collins:
Special Autopsy Dissections
By Kim Collins
2010 (1st ed), 50 pages, $40 list
Pathologists learning autopsy technique and even those with
extensive autopsy experience will find Special
Autopsy Dissections a handy guide to the performance of special
dissections that are seldom or only periodically performed. The book is
especially useful for cases involving unexplained cardiac death, intravascular
air, thromboemboli, portal hypertension, deaths in custody, sexual assault,
neuromuscular disorders, ocular abnormalities, middle ear disorders, long bone
examination, jaw removal for identification, and rare cases in which deep
examination of the face is required. Tips are also provided for autopsy-related
procedures such as obtaining fingerprints, defleshing bone, and many other
topics.
Froede: Handbook of Forensic Pathology
By Richard Froede
2003 (2nd ed), 589 pages, 100
figures, $70 list
Covering a broad range of topics, the text emphasizes
forensic investigation and autopsy procedures, chain of custody, determination
of time and manner of death, special procedures for examining and identifying
the body, and specific circumstances surrounding natural and unnatural deaths.
Also included are examples of standard forms and body diagrams.
Galagan: Color Atlas of Body Fluids: An
Illustrated Field Guide Based on Proficiency Testing
By Katherine Galagan
2006 (1st ed), pages unlisted,
$125 list
he Color Atlas of Body Fluids is the latest in the color atlas series from the CAP
Hematology and Clinical Microscopy Resource Committee. Lavishly illustrated,
the atlas is a comprehensive reference based on more than 20 years of
proficiency testing in body fluids.
Haber: Color Atlas of the Urinary Sediment:
An Illustrated Field Guide Based on Proficiency Testing
By Meryl Haber
2010 (1st ed), pages unlisted,
$150 list
Color Atlas of the Urinary
Sediment presents a
new approach to urine sediment evaluation. Following the format of the previous
CAP color atlases, the text includes photomicrographs of the urinary sediment,
a discussion of the pertinent morphologic features of each element, and the
results of the identification of the particular element by both referees and
participants in the CAP proficiency testing program.
Additional images not used in CAP Surveys are also included for completeness.
Readers will find this atlas a useful adjunct to urine sediment analysis and a
valuable reference for the laboratory.
Hanzlick: Cause of Death and the Death
Certificate
By Randy Hanzlick
2006 (1st ed), 244 pages, $35 list
Cause of Death and the Death
Certificate is
intended for any person who must prepare, review, or interpret cause-of-death
statements appearing on death certificates or other medical documents, such as
autopsy reports. It is a comprehensive manual derived mainly from previous
publications from the College of American Pathologists, including The Medical
Cause of Death Manual (1994) and
Cause of Death Statements and Certification of Natural and
Unnatural Deaths: Protocol and Options (1997). This book contains updated information and
has been broadened in content to provide information not only useful to
physicians, medical examiners, and coroners, but to the public as well.
Hoyer: Color Atlas of Hemoglobin Disorders:
A Compendium Based on Proficiency Testing
By James Hoyer
2003 (1st ed), 332 pages, 400
images, $125 list
The most up-to-date and comprehensive publication on
hemoglobinopathies available today, the Color Atlas
of Hemoglobin Disorders draws its
material from recent proficiency testing surveys conducted by the CAP
Hematology and Clinical Microscopy Resource Committee. The cases are arranged
in increasing order of complexity and represent a comprehensive array of
hemoglobin disorders.
Kiechle: So You’re Going to Collect a Blood
Specimen: An Introduction to Phlebotomy
By Frederick Kiechle
2010 (13th ed), 80 pages, 32
illus, $15 list
For more than 35 years, So You’re
Going to Collect a Blood Specimen: An Introduction to Phlebotomy has served as a basic text and functional reference
guide for phlebotomy. The latest edition emphasizes safety considerations for
phlebotomists, other health care professionals, and patients—especially
needlestick safety and prevention.
Kottke-Marchant: An Algorithmic Approach to
Hemostasis Testing
By Kandice Kottke-Marchant
2008 (1st ed), 396 pages, $175 list
An Algorithmic Approach to
Hemostasis Testing is a
well-illustrated reference text and practical guide for pathologists and
laboratories engaged in hemostasis testing. It includes sections on hemostasis
physiology, the basics of laboratory testing and interpretation, sample
collection and processing, patient history and diagnostic criteria, and
anticoagulant drug monitoring.
Nakhleh: Quality Management in Anatomic
Pathology
By Raouf Nakhleh
2005 (1st ed), 200 pages, $65 list
Quality Management in Anatomic
Pathology is the
only comprehensive manual designed to improve patient care while ensuring your
laboratory achieves its accreditation standards. The manual provides
pathologists and laboratory directors with the tools necessary to develop,
implement, and maintain a comprehensive quality improvement program. It
emphasizes regulatory compliance, with cross-references to the CAP Laboratory
Accreditation Program (LAP) checklist items and CLIA regulations.
By Paul Valenstein
2008 (1st ed), 270 pages, $80 list
Every practitioner will appreciate this image-rich
guide that extensively covers the principles of gynecologic cytopathology. The
270-page reference volume takes a thorough look at practical matters such as
evaluations of patients and their specimens as well as criteria to determine
specimen adequacy. You will find comprehensive reviews of the morphology of the
vast majority of entities both benign and malignant that are routinely
identified in Pap tests.
Wagar: Laboratory Administration for
Pathologists
By Elizabeth Wagar
2011 (1st ed), pages unlisted, $85
list
Laboratory Administration for
Pathologists covers all
aspects of clinical and anatomic pathology laboratory administration. In a
practical approach, this book provides the core principles and tools of
management for the practice of pathology and laboratory medicine.
By David Wilbur
2008 (1st ed), 270 pages, $80 list
Every practitioner will appreciate this image-rich
guide that extensively covers the principles of gynecologic cytopathology. The
270-page reference volume takes a thorough look at practical matters such as
evaluations of patients and their specimens as well as criteria to determine
specimen adequacy. You will find comprehensive reviews of the morphology of the
vast majority of entities both benign and malignant that are routinely
identified in Pap tests.
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