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Whole Slide Imaging: Remote Consultations/Second Opinions

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Remote consultation for second opinion is one of the most important utilities of whole slide image-based digital pathology. In this chapter the importance, utility, setup, quality measures, resources, and practical issues associated with using telepathology for second opinion consultation in anatomic pathology are discussed.

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    Marilyn M. Bui

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Lujan, G., Parwani, A.V., Bui, M.M. (2022). Whole Slide Imaging: Remote Consultations/Second Opinions. In: Parwani, A.V. (eds) Whole Slide Imaging. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-83332-9_8

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