Open AccessImplementation and Validation of Telepathology Triage at Cancer Referral Center in Rural Rwanda
Author(s) -
Tharcisse Mpunga,
Bethany HedtGauthier,
Neo Tapela,
Irénée Nshimiyimana,
Gaspard Muvugabigwi,
Natalie Pritchett,
L. Greenberg,
Origene Benewe,
David S. Shulman,
James R. Pepoon,
Lawrence N. Shulman,
Danny A. Milner
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
journal of global oncology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.002
H-Index - 17
ISSN - 2378-9506
DOI - 10.1200/jgo.2015.002162
Subject(s) - telepathology , medicine , triage , referral , medical physics , telemedicine , radiology , pathology , medical emergency , health care , family medicine , economics , economic growth
Connecting a cancer patient to the appropriate treatment requires the correct diagnosis provided in a timely manner. In resource-limited settings, the anatomic pathology bridge to efficient, accurate, and timely cancer care is often challenging. In this study, we present the first phase of an anatomic telepathology triage system, which was implemented and validated at the Butaro District Hospital in northern rural Rwanda.