Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this article, the participant should be able to:
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discuss the need for anatomic pathology laboratories to be aware of the cultural and religious beliefs of patients concerning their specimens.
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list resources for developing policies to meet religious and cultural beliefs.
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describe several routine procedures in anatomical pathology that may need to be adjusted for the religious or cultural beliefs of the patient.
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identify some religions and cultures that have customs which may require an anatomic pathology laboratory to adjust certain procedures.
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