Practical Successes in Telepathology Experiences in Africa.

Authors :: Montgomery ND
Tomoka T
Krysiak R
Powers E
Mulenga M
Kampani C
Chimzimu F
Owino MK
Dhungel BM
Gopal S
Fedoriw Y
Source :: Clinics in laboratory medicine [Clin Lab Med] 2018 Mar; Vol. 38 (1), pp. 141-150. Date of Electronic Publication: 2017 Dec 06.
Publication Year :: 2018
Abstract: Across much of Africa, there is a critical shortage of pathology services necessary for clinical care. Even in settings where specialty-level clinical care, such as medical oncology, is available, access to anatomic pathology services has often lagged behind. Pathology laboratories in the region are challenging to establish and maintain. This article describes the successful implementation of telepathology services in Malawi and reviews other successful programs developed to support diagnostic pathology in resource-limited settings.<br /> (Copyright © 2017 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.)