The use of a standard proforma in breast cancer reporting

Abstract

The introduction of a standard proforma led to a significant improvement in the completeness of breast cancer histopathology reports in this centre, but continued vigilance is needed to ensure that standards continue to improve.

Assessment of pathology reports on hilar cholangiocarcinoma: The results of a nationwide, multicenter survey performed by the AFC-HC-2009 study group

“…Some studies have already revealed deficiencies in pathology laboratory reporting, notably on colorectal or breast cancers [23][24][25]. Other authors have already emphasized the value of synoptic or proforma pathology reports in colon cancer, breast cancer and melanoma [26][27][28][29]. We emphasize the need for a standardized report format or a checklist format (featuring a list of features of agreed importance) for hilar cholangiocarcinoma [2].…”

Pathology reporting in head and neck cancer—Snapshot of current status

“…This practice has improved the percentage of prognostic information contained in pathology reports. [1][2][3][4][5][6] There are no such standardized pathology reports in use in head and neck cancer in Victoria.…”

An audit into use of minimum dataset reporting of skin cancers in the North of England Cancer Network

“…A structured proforma report ensures clarity and produces consistency of written communication whilst acting as an aide memoire to the reporting pathologist [4,5]. The standard for the audit was not met in that of the 386 reports examined only 115 (30%) had all the expected data items.…”