Implementation of telepathology in the republic of georgia.

Full Abstract

Telepathology in the Republic of Georgia is still evolving. Although much progress has been made around the world, especially in the field of digital imaging and virtual slides, telepathology in Georgia still revolves around static telepathology. The results of the NATO Networking Infrastructure Grant "ePathology-Virtual Pathology Center in Georgia as the continuation of Virtual Health Care Center" are presented. It is a practical implementation of telepathology in Georgia as a best practice example. Using basic methodology: idea-analysis-conception-implementation-test/deployment, the ePathology server was created for the establishment of telepathology in Georgia. Two main services were made available on the server: Simple Machines Forum (eConsultation) and Moodle (eLearning) under the premise "keep it small, safe, and simple." The ePathology server works well. By its application, introduction of the Pap-smear technique and 2001 Bethesda System for reporting cervicovaginal cytologic diagnosis has been done. The application of easily available and adaptable technology, together with the improvement of the infrastructure conditions, is the essential basis for telemedical applications. Telepathology is a very useful and applicable tool for consulting on difficult pathology cases. It has significantly increased knowledge exchange and thereby ensured a better medical service.

Author information

Author/s: Kldiashvili, Ekaterina (E); Schrader, Thomas (T);

Affiliation: Georgian Telemedicine Union (Association), Tbilisi, Georgia. ekldiashvili(-atsign-)yahoo.com

Journal and publication information

Publication Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

Journal: Telemedicine journal and e-health : the official journal of the American Telemedicine Association (Telemed J E Health), published in United States. (Language: eng)

Reference: 2009-Jun; vol 15 (issue 5) : pp 479-83

Dates: Created 2009/06/24; Completed 2009/09/28;

PMID: 19548828, status: MEDLINE (last retrieval date: 9/28/2009, IMS Date: )

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