These issues are not explored in any textbook. It is in teaching these intangibles that I make my most important contribution to student education. Making the class material practical and useful for optimum patient care, regardless of the particular health profession, is critical.
Pathology is fascinating.
It interfaces with all medical specialties and pathologists help solve the mysteries of diagnosis. I'm really lucky to be a teacher. I try to teach by encouragement, not by intimidation. There is no time when a student harboring self-doubts is more sensitive to criticism, warranted or not, implied or actual. It's not hard to motivate students.