SESSION OUTLINE

INTRODUCTION: MOTIVATION FOR A DIGITAL EM

VIDEOTAPE OVERVIEW OF UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN SYSTEM

RISKS AND BENEFITS OF DIGITAL EM FOR PATHOLOGY SERVICE

Benefits

High quality imaging/film replacement

Good user acceptance

Ideal first step in digital pathology imaging

Faster turn around/continuous thru-put

Elimination of conventional photo processing

Direct digital image processing possible

Convenient Intranet and Internet image distribution

Potential digital linkage to CP record (e.g. Pathnet,Cerner)

Risks

Large initial expenditure (upgrade sometimes possible)

System customization needed (e.g. disks, networks)

System support/administration needed

Custom image processing and databasing software needed

WEB DEMONSTRATION OF EM MOSAIC

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