Main description:

Practical Informatics for Cytopathology provides a concise and practical overview of pathology informatics. The book offers a succinct overview of basic computing and laboratory information systems applied specifically to the field of cytopathology. Readers are exposed to emerging areas in pathology informatics, such as specimen tracking and digital imaging. Valuable features of this volume include summary tables, diagrams, vital resources and a glossary of informatics terms to help readers.

Written by authorizes in the field, Practical Informatics for Cytopathology is a vital resource that provides users with a solid, comprehensive foundation and practical working knowledge of the rapidly emerging field of pathology informatics.

Contents:

Chapter 1. Introduction to Informatics
Liron Pantanowitz

Chapter 2. Basic Computing
Seung L. Park, Anil V. Parwani, and Liron Pantanowitz

Chapter 3. Networking
Muhammad A. Syed, Anil V. Parwani, and Liron Pantanowitz

Chapter 4. Databases
Seung L. Park, Anil V. Parwani, and Liron Pantanowitz

Chapter 5. Coding
Seung L. Park, Jacqueline Cuda, and Liron Pantanowitz

Chapter 6. Laboratory Information Systems
Ioan C. Cucoranu, Anil V. Parwani, and Liron Pantanowitz

Chapter 7. Laboratory Information System Operations and Regulations
Ioan C. Cucoranu, Anil V. Parwani, and Liron Pantanowitz

Chapter 8. Reporting
Liron Pantanowitz

Chapter 9. Quality Management
Liron Pantanowitz, Luke T. Wiehagen, and R. Marshall Austin

Chapter 10. Barcoding
Ioan C. Cucoranu, Anil V. Parwani, and Liron Pantanowitz

Chapter 11. Informatics Projects
Liron Pantanowitz

Chapter 12. Lean Six Sigma
Ioan C. Cucoranu, Anil V. Parwani, and Liron Pantanowitz

Chapter 13. Electronic Medical Records
Seung L. Park, Anil V. Parwani, and Liron Pantanowitz

Chapter 14. Digital Imaging
Milon Amin, Liron Pantanowitz, and Anil V. Parwani

Chapter 15. Automated Pap Tests
Liron Pantanowitz

Chapter 16. Telecytology
Sara E. Monaco and Liron Pantanowitz

Chapter 17. Cytology Online
Walid E. Khalbuss

Chapter 18. Bioinformatics
Somak Roy, Liron Pantanowitz, and Anil V. Parwani

Chapter 19. Research Informatics
Somak Roy, Anil V. Parwani, and Liron Pantanowitz