How We Are Going Digital NHS Wales Health Collaborative shares the story of Wales’ ongoing transition to digital pathology, the verification program used to inform the move – and the positive results seen so far Melanie Barker and Jane Fitzpatrick | 07/21/2017











At a Glance Six Welsh health boards collaborated on a verification program for digital pathology equipment to be rolled out across the country

Verification involved comparing digital reporting against traditional glass slide methodology

Results were favorable, with 95 percent concordance between digital and glass slide reports

Based on those results, the program is now entering its second phase: a nationwide implementation of digital technology Cellular pathology services in Wales were under pressure, with a national shortage of consultants, difficulties in recruitment, and an ever-increasing workload all adding to a recognized service sustainability risk. Rapidly advancing technology offered a potential solution to the problem in the form of digital technology. Could this technology be implemented nationally?

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About the Author

Melanie Barker and Jane Fitzpatrick

Melanie Barker is Senior Programme Manager with the NHS Wales Health Collaborative.

Jane Fitzpatrick is Director of Strategic Programmes with the NHS Wales Health Collaborative and Senior Responsible Officer for the Efficiency through Technology fund Digital Cellular Pathology Programme.