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Purpose and Function of NYSSPATH
To express the ideals of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine,
to promote and advance the practice of the specialty of Pathology
and to foster the scientific, economic, social and ethical aspects
of Pathology.
Cultivate the science of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine,
and to improve and promote by study, research and publication,
the knowledge of Pathology and the application of such knowledge
to the study of etiology, diagnostic procedures and morphologic
manifestations of disease.
Establish and maintain the highest standards of training and
proficiency in the practice of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine
in the State of New York.
Seek the cooperation of physicians, hospitals and other health
care institutions and organizations with the expressed views
and recommendations of this Society, in order that the general
public and the sick may be better served.
Advance public relations with governmental agencies, legislators,
carriers and intermediaries, and the public in general.
Keep the members informed about such pending legislation and
regulations as may in any way affect the interests and welfare
of pathologists, and to promote increased understanding and participation
by the members in the development of health care policy.
Cooperate with other local, state and national organizations
of similar aims and purposes.
Encourage the continued improvement of laboratory medicine
in the State of New York.
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