Pathologists
Dr Narelle Hadlow
Who is the PathWest Chief Executive?
1 July 2016
When did PathWest become a HSP?
his common Australian skin condition is often caused by too much sun exposure and is easily identified by small, red or white bumps on the skin.
What is sunburn?
This pathology discipline focuses on the study of blood and blood-related disorders.
What is haematology?
A comprehensive web-based system used within WA Health, to manage patient administration processes
What is WebPAS?
Dr David Smith
Who is the Assistant Chief Pathologist?
1 July 2006
When was PathWest Laboratory Medicine WA formally established?
Known as Australia’s “national cancer,” this type of cancer is the most commonly diagnosed and is heavily linked to UV radiation.
What is skin cancer?
Known for identifying bacteria, viruses, and fungi, this pathology discipline plays a crucial role in diagnosing infectious diseases.
What is microbiology?
A Digital health information system used in WA Health to manage patient records and clinical documentation.
What is BossNet / Opal?
Dr Ee Mun Lim
Who is the Director of Pathology for Regional Networks?
1987
When was pathology renamed as PathCentre?
This disease, primarily affecting the lungs, was once rare in Australia but has made a resurgence, particularly in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
What is tuberculosis?
This pathology area focuses on chemical analysis of bodily fluids like blood and urine to detect diseases.
What is biochemistry?
A specialised clinical information system used in WA Health for managing and tracking patient data related to cardiovascular care.
What is Cardiobase?
Dr Matthew Wright
Who is Head of Discipline Haematology SE Division?
1903
When did the first medical laboratory open in WA?
An infectious viral disease that originated in animals and became notable in Australia due to its significant impact on the bat and horse populations.
What is Hendra virus?
This branch of pathology deals with the study of diseases in tissues and is often used in cancer diagnoses.
What is histopathology?
An infection prevention and control surveillance software system used by WA Health to manage and track infections, particularly hospital-acquired infections.
What is IPACS (ICNET)
Dr Michael Leahy
Who is Director Pathology, EMHS?
1958
When did pathology move to Charlies?
This mosquito-borne virus, first detected in Northern Australia, causes severe joint pain and fever, and is named after a town in Tanzania.
What is Ross River virus?
This highly specialised pathology discipline is concerned with detecting genetic disorders and abnormalities at the DNA level.
What is genetic pathology? / diagnostic genomics?
a clinical information system used in Western Australia for the management of diabetes care
What is WANdiab?