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Advantages of Digital Pathology
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Traditional pathology is centered around a microscope where pathologists view histology slides using a microscope.
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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 |
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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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