Neuroendocrine differentiation of prostate cancer.

Global Objectives:  Review recent advances in the identification and diagnosis of current and emerging disease states.  Discuss the pathophysiology of various disease states and the multidisciplinary considerations that affect patient care outcomes.  Identify recent changes in requirements for accreditation, licensing, and regulatory compliance in across all divisions of pathology.  Discuss recent developments in scientific research and their application to the practice of pathology and laboratory medicine.  Discuss recent developments in diagnostic technologies and their application to the provision of enhanced laboratory services.