Pathology Informatics, An Issue of Surgical Pathology Clinics

Anil V. Parwani

Description

This issue of Surgical Pathology Clinics takes a departure from its presentation of Differential Diagnosis, Histopathology, Staging, and Prognosis of tumors in different anatomic sites. This special issue is devoted to topics in pathology informatics as they relate to the practice of surgical pathology. Topics include: Basics of Information Systems (Hardware, Software); Networks, Interfaces and Communications; Databases; Data Representation, Coding and Communication Standards; Laboratory Information Systems; Enhancing and Customizing Laboratory Information Systems to Improve/Enhance Pathologist Workflow; Laboratory Management and Operations; Specialized Laboratory Information Systems; Middleware and Laboratory Automation; Synoptic Reporting in Anatomical Pathology; Bar Coding and Tracking; Molecular Pathology Informatics; Informatics and Autopsy Pathology; Pathology Informatics and Project Management; Digital Imaging Basics; Use of Digital Images in Clinical Practice; Whole Slide Imaging; Telepathology; Mobile Technologies for the Surgical Pathologist; Image Analysis; Advanced Imaging Techniques; Healthcare Information Systems; Data Security and Reliability; Role of Informatics in Patient Safety and Quality Assurance; Role of Pathology Informatics in IT Leadership; Selection and Implementation of New Information Systems; Biomedical Informatics and Research Informatics; Training in Pathology Informatics; and Building Tools for the Surgical Pathologist: Next Generation Pathologist. Editor of this issue, Dr Anil Parwani, is Professor of Pathology and Biomedical Informatics and Director of Division of Pathology Informatics. Dr. Parwani is well known as expert in the area of Anatomical Pathology Informatics, which includes design of quality assurance tools, tissue banking informatics, clinical and research data integration and mining, synoptic reporting in anatomical pathology, clinical applications of whole slide imaging, digital imaging, telepathology, image analysis and lab automation and workflow processes, such as barcoding and voice recognition.

Sujets

• Medical
• Médecine
• Surgery

Informations

• Publié par: Elsevier
• Date de parution: 25 juin 2015
• Nombre de lectures: 2
• EAN13: 9780323356909
• Langue: English
• Poids de l'ouvrage: 2 Mo

Extrait

Clinics Review Articles SURGICAL PATHOLOGY CLINICS
Pathology Informatics

Anil V. Parwani, MD, PhD, MBA
Department of Pathology, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
ISSN  1875-9181 Volume 8 • Number 2 • June 2015
Elsevier
Table of Contents
Cover image
Title page
Copyright
Contributors
Consulting editor
Editor
Authors
Forthcoming Issues
Forthcoming Issues
Recent Issues
Preface: Pathology Informatics
Laboratory Information Systems
Abstract
Overview to laboratory information systems
Elements of laboratory information systems
The heart of an laboratory information system: dictionary tables and definitions
Features of anatomic pathology laboratory information systems and their roles in laboratory operations
Advanced features and functions in laboratory information systems
Data Representation, Coding, and Communication Standards
Abstract
Data representation: it’s just a bunch of words, right?
Data representation in a paragraph: everything comes from bytes
Data representation, variables, and pathology reports: too important to be an afterthought
Coding in surgical pathology: a duty to document duties
The International Classification of Diseases and its relation to surgical pathology
Passing the Baton: Mandated Transition From ICD-9 Codes to ICD-10 Codes
The International Classification of Disease, Tenth Revision, Coding System: Finding a way through
Current Procedural Terminology: documentation of pathologists’ services
The essential Current Procedural Terminology numbers—in an avalanche of numbers
Coding for Systematized Nomenclature of Medicine Clinical Terms
Communication standards in pathology: efforts to speak the same language
Who sets the communication standards for pathology?
How does a pathology practice meet “the standards” of patient care?
Standards of basic components of the surgical pathology report
Standards for pathology reporting/final diagnosis lines in surgical pathology reports
Standards for pathology reporting: primary malignancies
Standards for pathology reporting: benign lesions and the question of margins
Summary
Bar Coding and Tracking in Pathology
Abstract
Overview
History
Types of bar codes
Error rates
Bar code failures
Media and labels
Standardization
Hardware
Software
Workflow
Dashboards/status monitors
Implementation
Inventory management systems
Future directions
Summary
Enhancing and Customizing Laboratory Information Systems to Improve/Enhance Pathologist Workflow
Abstract
Overview
Voice recognition technology
Work processing
Quality assurance
Surgical pathology report
Automated order entry to pathology laboratory information systems
Use of images in surgical pathology
Specialized Laboratory Information Systems
Abstract
Overview: what is a specialized laboratory information system?
Identifying shortcomings
Meeting unique needs
Considerations for building an in-house laboratory information system module
Newer technologies and reporting options
Example: hematopathology, the specialty that challenges the specialized laboratory information system
Summary
Laboratory Information Systems Management and Operations
Abstract
Overview
System validation
Interface maintenance and monitoring
Training
Help desk support
Change control and documentation
Management reporting and quality assurance/quality improvement initiatives
Database maintenance
New product evaluation
Informatics and Autopsy Pathology
Abstract
Overview—what is an autopsy?
Decrease in the autopsy rate
Informatics applications to autopsy pathology
Summary
Laboratory Automation and Middleware
Abstract
Overview
Laboratory test cycle
Strategic advantages and challenges for automation for surgical pathology
Middleware
Anatomic pathology automation
Preanalytic phase
Analytical phase
Postanalytical phase
Total laboratory automation and surgical pathology
Summary
Molecular Pathology Informatics
Abstract
Overview
Molecular informatics
Next-generation sequencing
Next-generation sequencing informatics
Big data and cloud computing
Informatics challenges for next-generation sequencing–based clinical testing
Future perspective
Pathology Gross Photography
Abstract
Overview: setting the stage
Gross photos in practice
The decision to shoot
The setup
The tools
The clues
The point
Advanced Imaging Techniques for the Pathologist
Abstract
Overview
Optical coherence tomography
Experience with optical coherence tomography
Discussion
Overview of Telepathology
Abstract
Overview
Telehealth
Historical overview
Telepathology applications
Telecommunication
Telepathology modes and systems
Mobile Technologies for the Surgical Pathologist
Abstract
Overview
Basic functions of smartphone applications
Intermediate functions of smartphone applications
Future directions/advanced functions
Barriers to implementation
Summary
Selection and Implementation of New Information Systems
Abstract
Overview: selection
System implementation and technical support
System implementation
Health Information Systems
Abstract
Part 1–A. Health information systems—settings and functions
Part 1–B. Health information systems—archetypal architectures
Part 2. Electronic medical record systems as a foundational tool
Administrative processes
Centralization of health information and knowledge
Results management
Messaging (electronic communication and connectivity)
Computerized provider order entry
Decision support
Patient support
Data capture, reporting, and population health management
Summary
Translational Bioinformatics and Clinical Research (Biomedical) Informatics
Abstract
Overview of translational bioinformatics and clinical research (biomedical) informatics
Illustrative examples of translational bioinformatics and clinical research (biomedical) informatics
Training in Informatics
Abstract
Overview
The what—curriculum content
The how—method(s) of teaching/learning pathology informatics
Laboratory informatics training at the University of Oklahoma
Summary
Role of Informatics in Patient Safety and Quality Assurance
Abstract
Overview
Preanalytical phase
Analytical phase
Postanalytical phase
Copyright
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