Laboratory Medicine Program, University Health Network, Toronto, ON, Canada.
Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathobiology, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada.
Histopathology. 2024 Aug;85(2):207-214. doi: 10.1111/his.15178. Epub 2024 Mar 22.
Digital pathology (DP) has emerged as a cutting-edge technology that promises to revolutionise diagnostics in clinical laboratories. This perspective article explores the implementation planning and considerations of DP in a single multicentre institution in Canada, the University Health Network, discussing benefits, challenges, potential implications and considerations for future adopters. We examine the transition from traditional microscopy to digital slide scanning and its impact on pathology practice, patient care and medical research. Furthermore, we address the regulatory, infrastructure and change management considerations for successful integration into clinical laboratories. By highlighting the advantages and addressing concerns, we aim to shed light on the transformative potential of DP and its role in shaping the future of diagnostics.
数字病理学（DP）已经成为一种前沿技术，有望彻底改变临床实验室的诊断。本文探讨了加拿大单中心机构——多伦多大学健康网络（University Health Network）实施 DP 的规划和考虑因素，讨论了 DP 在病理实践、患者护理和医学研究方面的优势、挑战、潜在影响和对未来采用者的考虑。我们研究了从传统显微镜检查到数字切片扫描的转变及其对病理实践的影响。此外，我们还讨论了成功整合到临床实验室的监管、基础设施和变更管理方面的考虑因素。通过强调优势和解决关注点，我们旨在揭示 DP 的变革潜力及其在塑造诊断未来方面的作用。
