{"id":25,"date":"2021-08-31T12:21:49","date_gmt":"2021-08-31T12:21:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.docnet.org.uk\/?page_id=25"},"modified":"2021-10-21T13:06:43","modified_gmt":"2021-10-21T13:06:43","slug":"chemical-pathologists","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.docnet.org.uk\/chemical-pathologists\/","title":{"rendered":"Chemical Pathologists"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Chemical pathologists are specialists who investigate diseases in order to help identify them and recommend treatment. More specifically, they investigate the biochemical origins of illnesses. There is a particular emphasis upon metabolic viruses. No day is ever the same for a chemical pathologist, as the amount of diseases out there is extensive. What\u2019s more, they will deal with a wide range of medical and scientific professionals in order to maintain a network of support for one another.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-rounded\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.docnet.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Chemical-Pathologists.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-191\" width=\"500\" height=\"250\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.docnet.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Chemical-Pathologists.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.docnet.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Chemical-Pathologists-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.docnet.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Chemical-Pathologists-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.docnet.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Chemical-Pathologists-600x300.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Conditions they may need to investigate include diabetes, hypertension, bone diseases and various others. This is a discipline in which you will need to have an excellent knowledge of both the scientific and medical disciplines. Chemical pathologists will typically work in laboratories, whether this is in a clinic or hospital. They may work on their own or as part of a team of pathologists. Chemical pathologists are unlikely to need to be on call, but they may need to be available for queries over the phone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Work activities<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Typical work activities a chemical pathologist would need to partake in each day include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Work as part of a medical team.<\/li><li>Research a variety of diseases, with a particular emphasis upon their origins and processes.<\/li><li>Work in a laboratory, whether in a hospital or private clinic.<\/li><li>Discuss research projects with students and trainees.<\/li><li>Maintain a support group of medical and scientific professionals.<\/li><li>Conduct routine testing.<\/li><li>Deal with new viruses that you have never seen before.<\/li><li>Ensure that the laboratories clinic is in good working order and working to a high standard.<\/li><li>Advise medical professionals upon the medical treatment of patients according to the research you have conducted.<\/li><li>Work with out-patients and in clinics.<\/li><li>Study new testing methods and discuss them with other professionals.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Essential skills<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Extensive knowledge of and an aptitude for the sciences and medicine.<\/li><li>Management skills.<\/li><li>Able to maintain a theoretical and professional manner.<\/li><li>Organised manner.<\/li><li>Able to work as an individual and as part of a team.<\/li><li>Ability to discuss your workings with other colleagues.<\/li><li>Understanding of your strengths and limitations.<\/li><li>Not merely able to conduct scientific research but also able to deal with patients face-to-face.<\/li><li>Maintain a desire to keep up-to-date with any new developments in the investigation of viruses, and also the treatment of patients.<\/li><li>Leadership skills.<\/li><li>Good communication skills.<\/li><\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Chemical pathologists are specialists who investigate diseases in order to help identify them and recommend treatment. 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