| Static telepathology consultation service between Tata Memorial Centre, Mumbai and Nargis Dutt Memorial Charitable Hospital, Barshi, Solapur, Maharashtra: an analysis of the first 100 cases. | |
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PMID: 16295371 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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Telepathology is the practice of pathology at a distance. Static telepathology is employed to achieve teleconsultation between a tertiary cancer referral centre, Tata Memorial Centre and a sister concern in rural area viz. Nargis Dutt Memorial Cancer Hospital, Barshi, Solapur. This is an analysis of the first 102 cases. Two transcontinental consultations have not been included in statistical analysis. A diagnosis was offered in 99 (99%) cases; whereas it was deferred in only I (1%) case. Clinically important or relevant diagnosis were achieved in 93/ 99 (93.93%) of cases. Major discrepancies were encountered in 6/99 (6.06%) of cases. A total of 79% of cases were reported within 3 days, of which 32% were reported within 8 hours (a single working day) and 47% within 1-3 days. Telemedicine can be used effectively to bridge the gap between medically underprivileged, geographically distant rural areas and advanced centers with technical expertise using cheaper static store and forward methodology. |
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Authors:
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Sangeeta Desai; Rajasa Patil; Ashok Kothari; Tanuja Shet; Shubhada Kane; Anita Borges; Roshni Chinoy |
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Indian journal of pathology & microbiology Volume: 47 ISSN: 0377-4929 ISO Abbreviation: Indian J Pathol Microbiol Publication Date: 2004 Oct |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2005-11-18 Completed Date: 2005-12-23 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 7605904 Medline TA: Indian J Pathol Microbiol Country: India |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 480-5 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Pathology, Tata Memorial Hospital, Barshi. sangeetabdesai@rediffmail.com |
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Cancer Care Facilities Costs and Cost Analysis Diagnostic Errors Female Humans India Male Neoplasms / diagnosis, pathology Remote Consultation* / economics Rural Health Services Telepathology* / economics |
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