Canadian Health Information Management Association Practice Exam

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What aspect of the current biopsy testing methods are pathologists concerned about regarding false positive results?

Accuracy.
Precision.
Sensitivity.
Specificity.

The correct answer is: Sensitivity.

Pathologists are particularly concerned about the sensitivity of biopsy testing methods in the context of false positive results. Sensitivity refers to a test's ability to correctly identify those with the disease (true positive rate). While a highly sensitive test reduces the number of false negatives, it can sometimes lead to an increase in false positives, especially if the test is too sensitive and detects minor changes that may not be clinically significant or indicative of disease. This can lead to unnecessary anxiety and additional testing for patients. Focusing on this aspect is crucial because if a biopsy test is overly sensitive, it may flag benign conditions or variations as malignant, negatively impacting patient management and leading to overtreatment. Understanding this balance between sensitivity and specificity (the test's ability to correctly identify those without the disease) is vital in improving biopsy methods and ensuring accurate diagnoses.