When patients receive a serious diagnosis such as cancer, one of the first questions they often ask is whether they should get a second opinion. In pathology, that process usually involves much more than simply emailing a report. In many…
For decades, pathology operated almost entirely behind the scenes of medicine. Patients rarely interacted directly with pathologists, and obtaining expert review of biopsy material often required complicated coordination between hospitals, laboratories, and major academic medical centers. Today, telepathology is beginning…
As patients learn more about pathology consultations and online second opinions, many begin asking the same important questions. Are digital pathology slides accurate? Do digital slides lose detail compared to traditional glass slides? Can cancer truly be diagnosed remotely? Are…
