Laboratory Medicine Myth Busting | Myth #8 | U of T Department of Laboratory Medicine & Pathobiology

This is our final video of the series! Thank you for tagging along with us for Laboratory Medicine Week!

💀 MYTH 8: Pathologists only work with the dead

Despite what you’ve seen on TV, most pathologists aren’t spending their days in the morgue.

In reality, the vast majority of pathology work supports living patients—through diagnosing cancers, guiding urgent therapies, and interpreting test results that change lives.

🧠 “Autopsies matter—but they’re a small piece of what we do.”
🔬 “Hematopathology is all about live patient care.”
❤️ “Every glass slide we review represents someone counting on us to get it right.”

👉 Watch the video to hear from real experts on what the job really looks like.

💬 Ever been surprised by what pathologists actually do? Tell us in the comments!

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Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, University of Toronto, Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, Canadian Federation of Medical Students (CFMS), Canadian Medical Association, Canadian Association of Pathologists, Medical Laboratory Professionals'​ Association of Ontario The Hospital for Sick Children Mount Sinai Hospital (Toronto), Sinai Health