Pathology Myths and Misconceptions

Recorded short talks from the Pathology Alliance joint event for National Pathology Week

We are delighted to be able to share the edited recordings of the talks that were delivered at the Pathology Alliance joint event for National Pathology Week, ‘Pathology Myths and Misconceptions’.

The 2-hour online event, held on 4 November 2024, involved 11 speakers, and featured nine 8-minute talks with each talk exploring a different myth or misconception about pathology.

Myth: Artificial intelligence (AI) will replace pathologists

Dr Daniel Field:

Myth: Cancers are all caused by genes, so you can’t change your risk

Professor Joanne Edwards

Myth: Taking antibiotics won't cause any harm

Dr Amy Belfield

Myth: Pathologists don’t need good communication skills

Dr Sarah Pitt

Myth: Haematology is all about counting blood cells

Emma Holt and Rosemary Felix

Myth: Cute dogs make great pets

Professor Clare Rusbridge

Myth: Pathology is all about dead bodies

Dr Matthew Clarke

Myth: A normal blood test result means you are healthy

Dr Charles Van Heyningen

Myth: Technology means blood transfusions are a thing of the past

Dr Sarah Wheeldon