title: Legal aspects of telepathology.
abstract: The legal aspects of telecommunication are discussed briefly. Telepathology induces no new legal conditions; however, due to its somewhat higher diagnostic error rate specific problems may occur. Both the pathologist and hospital should clarify the internal liability conditions. The pathologist should be aware that he is still liable for errors induced by the technician, even without having the possibility of responsibility or any supervision.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Schiffer
mesh_terms: D003142:Communication; D003951:Diagnostic Errors; D005858:Germany; D006801:Humans; D007351:Insurance, Liability; D010338:Pathology, Clinical / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D017216:Telemedicine / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*