The telepathology and teleradiology network in Croatia.
Telepathology as a demanding branch of telemedicine poses a real challenge to experts. The introduction of telepathology in underprivileged countries with poor infrastructure and low health-care budget is a difficult task. On the other hand these countries would mostly benefit by introducing telemedicine/telepathology. In our experience it is possible to build an efficient telepathology/teleradiology network using analogue telephone links and still image transmission, and a store and forward mode of operation. This experience is based on the application of telepathology in Croatia for seven years leading to a national teleradiology network. In this paper the ideas, development and software solutions in the process of establishing a national telepathology and teleradiology network are highlighted.
Seiwerth
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Institute of Pathology, Medical Faculty, University of Zagreb, Croatia.
Danilovic
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D017523:Croatia; D006801:Humans; D019113:Telepathology / Q000458:organization & administration* / Q000639:trends*; D019112:Teleradiology / Q000458:organization & administration* / Q000639:trends*