Pathology has always been a crucial aspect of healthcare as we played an important role in defining the disease pattern as well as providing platforms for research work. We have encountered a lot of challenges and we have also maneuvered our way through. I believe it is because we are able to work as one. Sarawak has always been the best example in translating the concept of unity and diversity. Despite our differences, we can always find the path of similarity and forecast our way forward, for the sole aim of better patient care. Hence, it is imperative for us to stay vigilant and updated, as we need to bring the much needed advancement to our beloved state, for the sake of our patients, because they deserve so much more.
Dr Adam Malik bin Ismail
Head of Pathology Department,
Hospital Umum Sarawak
The Pathology Department at Hospital Umum Sarawak plays a vital role in the hospital's Clinical Support Services, providing extensive medical laboratory diagnostics and consultations to internal clinical teams and external healthcare facilities. The department is led by a consultant pathologist. The personnel comprise of Pathologists, Medical Officers, Scientific Officers, Medical Laboratory Technologists, Assistant Scientific Officer, Administrative Assistants, and Health Attendants. Our services cover various medical pathology disciplines, specializing in the analysis of biological samples from patients and other sources. Additionally, our department actively contributes to the hospital's broader objectives through involvement in training programs and research initiatives, advancing the field of Pathology and enhancing patient care.
Reviewed Date: 23.07.2024
Pathology Department aims to provide timely and accurate pathology services using current innovation and comprehensive quality systems to meet client satisfaction.
Provide excellent pathology services through dedicated teamwork, competent human resources and usage of appropriate technologies towards achieving patient-focused care.
To provide accurate and timely medical test results for clinical management of patients.
To ensure the standard of laboratory services satisfies the expectations of customers and by Malaysian or international standards.
To be professional, prioritizing quality of examination and compliance with the quality management system at all times.
To establish effective communication between the laboratory and its stakeholders with regard to the adherence to good pre-examination, examination and post-examination processes.
To offer advice and consultation on judicious lab testing and solve diagnostic dilemmas in patient care.
To provide fair and friendly services to all clients.
To maintain confidentiality of all patients’ information.
To provide a comprehensive explanation of laboratory tests to all clients when necessary.
The use of affordable, appropriate and quality methods in all services provided by competent staff.
Appropriate and prompt handling of all urgent specimens according to the Laboratory Turn-Around-Time (LTAT) of the department.