Upon finding a pathology during a patient examination, what should a technician do?

When a technician encounters a pathology during a patient examination, the primary responsibility is to bring the pathology to the doctor's attention. This is critical because the physician is responsible for interpreting the results and deciding on further diagnostics or treatments based on the technician's findings. Reporting the pathology ensures that the patient receives timely and appropriate care, which is vital for their health and safety.

While documenting the findings is also important for maintaining an accurate medical record, it does not take precedence over communicating crucial findings to the healthcare provider immediately. Ignoring the findings could lead to a delay in diagnosis and treatment, which goes against the principles of patient care. Re-examining the patient is typically beyond the technician’s scope and should be guided by the medical team based on the initial findings. Therefore, alerting the physician is the key action in responding to significant findings during an examination.