Telepathology: An update on applications, latest advances, and current status in Indian scenario
A. M. Ahsan Feroz, T P Mohammed Feroz, T. S. Bastian, M. Selvamani · Journal of Cancer Research and Therapeutics · 2018
century, but now diagnostic pathology or tissue-based diagnosis is characterized by its high specificity and sensitivity. Technological telecommunication advances have revolutionized the face of medicine, and in pursuit of better health-care delivery, telepathology has emerged. Telepathology is the practice of diagnostic pathology performed at a distance, with images viewed on a video monitor rather than directly through the (light) microscope. This article aims to provide an overview of the field, including specific applications, practice, benefits, limitations, regulatory issues, latest advances, and a perspective on the current status of telepathology in Indian scenario based on literature review.