Occupational health risks of pathologists--results from a nationwide online questionnaire in Switzerland.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Pathologists are highly trained medical professionals who play an essential part in the diagnosis and therapy planning of malignancies and inflammatory diseases. Their work is associated with potential health hazards including injuries involving infectious human tissue, chemicals which are assumed to be carcinogenic or long periods of microscope and computer work. This study aimed to provide the first comprehensive assessment of the health situation of pathologists in Switzerland.

Methods

Pathologists in Switzerland were contacted via the Swiss Society of Pathologists and asked to answer an ethically approved, online anonymous questionnaire comprising 48 questions on occupational health problems, workplace characteristics and health behaviour.

Results

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SUBMITTER: Fritzsche FR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3538703 | biostudies-literature | 2012 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature