The telepathology and teleradiology network in Croatia

Citation
S. Seiwerth et Z. Danilovic, The telepathology and teleradiology network in Croatia, ANAL CELL P, 21(3-4), 2000, pp. 223-228
Citations number
27
Categorie Soggetti
Research/Laboratory Medicine & Medical Tecnology","Medical Research Diagnosis & Treatment
Journal title
ANALYTICAL CELLULAR PATHOLOGY
ISSN journal
09218912 → ACNP
Volume
21
Issue
3-4
Year of publication
2000
Pages
223 - 228
Database
ISI
SICI code
0921-8912(2000)21:3-4<223:TTATNI>2.0.ZU;2-E
Abstract
Telepathology as a demanding branch of telemedicine poses a real challenge to experts. The introduction of telepathology in underprivileged countries with poor infrastructure and low health-care budget is a difficult task. On the other hand these countries would mostly benefit by introducing telemed icine/telepathology. In our experience it is possible to build an efficient telepathology/teleradiology network using analogue telephone links and sti ll image transmission, and a store and forward mode of operation. This expe rience is based on the application of telepathology in Croatia for seven ye ars leading to a national teleradiology network. In this paper the ideas, d evelopment and software solutions in the process of establishing a national telepathology and teleradiology network are highlighted.