Updated November 18, 2005

Introduction

The patient outcome templates are an education-based, information toolset to help guide pathologists in leading outcome measurement studies in their local institutions. Each patient outcome template consists of downloadable files containing the following components:

• Pathologist Summary: Two to three pages of text summarizing the disease, its prevalence and morbidity and mortality data.
• References: A list of appropriate citations from the medical literature.

In addition, CAP members can log in to access additional components of each template:

• Outcome Measures: A table or chart containing an explanation of the indicators including benchmark values and real number examples.
• Slide Presentation: A PowerPoint presentation containing approximately 20-25 slides, expanding upon the pathologist summary, while presenting the information for a non-pathologist audience. Slides convey information using bullet points, tables, charts, and cost saving models when appropriate.

Cystic Fibrosis: Improving Health Outcomes Through Detection of Carrier Status

• Pathologist Summary (Microsoft Word, 22 K)
• References (Microsoft Word, 24 K)

D-dimer as an Element of Clinical Algorithms for the Evaluation of Deep Vein Thrombosis and Pulmonary Embolus in the Emergency Room Setting

• Pathologist Summary (Microsoft Word, 26 K)
• References (Microsoft Word, 21 K)

• Pathologist Summary (Microsoft Word, 28 K)
• References (Microsoft Word, 20 K)

Hereditary Hemochromatosis

• Pathologist Summary (Microsoft Word, 25 K)
• References (Microsoft Word, 20 K)

Identifying and Managing Acute Transfusion Reactions

• Pathologist Summary (Microsoft Word, 34 K)
• References (Microsoft Word, 26 K)

Improving Outcomes in Established Coronary Artery Disease LDL Cholesterol

• Pathologist Summary (Microsoft Word, 36 K)
• References (Microsoft Word, 21 K)

Oral Anticoagulation in Atrial Fibrillation To Prevent Stroke Indicators

• Pathologist Summary (Microsoft Word, 40 K)
• References (Microsoft Word, 22 K)