PPT Slide
Pathology has many computing challenges:
- “In Pathology information delivery is the most important job we do” Bill Gross, 1989
- Text Intensive AP reports and Numeric Intensive CP reports
- Heavily reliant on imaging for diagnosis, teaching and research
- Interfaces to machines, Automated specimen delivery, Bar Coding, QA/QC
Laboratories are increasingly pressured by competition to signout cases instantaneously and efficiently, requiring re-engineering of the workplace
AP and CP testing continues to move to a common ground and increased reliance on “networks” for recruiting business requires special information needs
Increasingly Pathology (as a microcosm of Medicine) is facing the challenge of managing the “distributed laboratory”
Pathology Information is involved in 70% of the “Decision Critical” moments of a patient’s health experience. At UPMC, Pathology Records represent 70% of the EHR.
Why is there a need Pathology Informatics?
The Role of Pathology in Supporting
the Electronic Health Record