title: Telepathology for effective healthcare in developing nations.
abstract: Telepathology has grown immensely due to rapid advances in information and technology. It has a wide variety of applications especially in the developing world, namely for remote primary diagnosis, specialist referrals, secondary opinions, remote teachings and in research. Basic infrastructure and skilled and experienced staff are the prerequisites for its successful implementation.Socio-economic differences in developing nations result in a chaotic scenario so that, the advanced areas have expertise, while rural and remote areas remain deprived. Telepathology has the potential to bridge this gap.This article discusses how successful use of the internet for telepathology is bridging this gap in developing nations and thereby contributing positively to effective healthcare. Possible constraints to telepathology and some solutions to overcome them are also discussed.
authors: Student, MD Pathology Course, Rural Medical College, PIMS,  ,  Loni,  India.
authors: Smita
authors: S
authors: Sankaye
authors: Sushil
authors: S
authors: Kachewar
keywords: Developing nations; Healthcare; Internet; Telepathology; Telereporting
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