With advances in information Technology can we Minimise errors in Histopathology?

Abstract

Accurate patient identification is key to ensure the correct administration of therapies. Mix-up of patients’identification and lack of a failsafe system remain common factors in producing erroneous pathology reports or giving the wrong treatment to patients with potential serious ramifications. This paper illustrates the importance of accurate patients’ identification and appropriate action by the clinicians on histology reports. We document 5 cases in which mistakes happened with variable consequences despite robust clinical and laboratory safety measures.