Advantages of Digital Pathology

Traditional pathology is centered around a microscope where pathologists view histology slides using a microscope.
Digital pathology is entered around images of histology slides generated by scanner. Pathologists review scanned images on a computer monitor.

Aspect	Digital Pathology	Traditional Pathology
Regulatory challenges	Regulatory variations across regions	Evolving regulations
Pathologist preference	Resistance to change among some pathologists	Preference for traditional microscopy
Integration with EHR systems	Can be integrated with EHR systems	Manual record keeping inefficiencies
Initial investment	Initial investment in infrastructure and training	High storage space requirement, initial setup costs
Quality control	Improved quality control	Limited quality control beyond traditional methods
Accessibility	Accessible from anywhere	Location-dependent access
Automation and analysis	Advanced image analysis and machine learning	Limited automation and analysis capabilities
Education and training	Enhanced education and training	Limited educational opportunities
Cost savings	Cost-saving benefits	Economic impact on healthcare delivery
Storage efficiency	Efficient storage and retrieval	Manual slide organization and storage
Collaboration	Simultaneous collaboration among pathologist	Limited collaboration due to one-person examination
Consultation	Real-time remote consultation	Time-consuming in-person consultations
Image generation	Faster image generation	Manual slide preparation & handling
Storage and retrieval	Easily stored, retrieved, and shared digital slides	Physical slides prone to damage and loss

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