Askew Pathology Consultation
comprehensive
breast centers
breast centers
Delivering Better Care for the Women in Our Community.
Comprehensive Breast Centers
Collaborative Approach Improves Treatment
Shared Knowledge is
The Difference
The Difference
When my two colleagues convinced me to attend the Dr. Tabar conference, they pointed to his incredible mammographic interpretation abilities and it was because he understood microscopic breast tissue anatomy and pathology. This was the beginning of the inspiration for our comprehensive breast center.
Improving the Experience
Comprehensive Means Your
Family is in Good Hands
Family is in Good Hands
We began the weekly breast conference in early 1996. Seated around the table are surgeons, a mammographer, two pathologists, and several medical and radiation oncologists. One patient is presented at a time and all aspects of her disease are discussed with planning for specific surgery. The need for chemotherapy, hormone therapy, and radiation therapy are evaluated, specific for her disease. During the discussion, the patient’s specific wishes are acknowledged, such as preference for limited resection vs. mastectomy, or vice versa.
Driven by
Professional Leadership
Professional Leadership
Dr. Laszlo Tabar visited out newly minted Comprehensive Breast Center several times and invited our team to present at his national meetings on the comprehensive, collaborative approach to detecting breast cancer.
Houston, Texas
Houston Northwest Medical Center is where the first comprehensive breast center was established in the community in early 1996.
IDEAL COMPREHENSIVE BREAST PROGRAM
Claudia Z. Lee, MBA, FNCBC
It is upon these components and attributes that a solid, value-added, high quality Comprehensive Breast Center should be based.
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Strong Medical and Administrative Leadership to Champion Program
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Diagnostic Sub-Specialization, Experience, Knowledge, and Commitment
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Interdisciplinary Diagnostic, Treatment, and Support Team with Philosophical Congruence and Open Communication
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Prospective Treatment Planning Based upon Physician-Developed,
Research-Based Guidelines
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Accredited by the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers [NAPBC/ACoS]
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Certified by National Quality Measures for Breast Centers [NCBC]
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Experienced, Committed, Knowledgeable Staff in All Positions
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Timely Diagnosis and Treatment Planning
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Active Patient Involvement in Decision-Making
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Coordinated, Comprehensive, and Patient-Focused Services
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Patient Navigation – Case Management, Advocacy, Education, and Support
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Risk Assessment, Counseling and Testing Referral Program
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Accessible Psychosocial Support and Referral
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Strong Education/Outreach for Physicians, Patients, Public, Staff, and Payors
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Comprehensive Rehabilitation Program
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Facility Access, Convenience, Visibility and Patient-Focused Design
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Advisory Bodies for Medical Staff and Community
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Efficient and Productive
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Appropriate Pricing, Coding, and Billing
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Funding Mechanism for Indigent Care
Claudia Z. Lee, MBA, FNCBC
President, C Z Lee & Associates
19 Riverview Boulevard, Hudson, New York
PH: 518-8222-1373 CZLconsult@aol.com
WANT TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT PATHOLOGIST ROLE IN COMPREHENSIVE BREAST CENTER?
- Breast center performs at higher level
- Deliver better breast care to women in the community
- Form a breast team that includes a participating pathologist
