Polish Society of Pathologists Issues National Guidelines for Digital Pathology Adoption
The Polish Society of Pathologists publishes comprehensive guidelines covering the technical, organisational, and legal requirements for implementing digital pathology in routine anatomical pathology practice. Topics include validation procedures, interoperability, quality assurance, AI integration, and physical slide archiving requirements. The guidelines aim to ensure diagnostic accuracy and patient safety as laboratories transition to whole-slide imaging workflows.
The original study
Guidelines for the adoption of digital pathology in clinical pathology units recommended by the polish society of pathologists.
- Authors
- Szylberg Ł, Durślewicz J, Chmura Ł, Rezner W, Bartczak A, Marszałek A
- Journal
- Diagnostic pathology
- Type
- Journal Article, Practice Guideline
- PMID
- 41618426
Original abstract
These guidelines provide a clear and practical framework for the effective implementation of digital pathology (DP) in routine anatomical pathology practice. Digital pathology, defined as the digitization of microscope slide into high-resolution whole slide images, is transforming the diagnostic workflow by enabling remote access, improved image analysis, integration with artificial intelligence (AI), and enhanced data management. While digital systems are becoming increasingly integrated into pathology laboratories, the physical archiving of microscope slides remains a legal and procedural requirement in many countries, particularly for histological and cytological materials. As DP continues to evolve globally, the establishment of clear standards, technical requirements, validation procedures, and interoperability guidelines is essential to maintain diagnostic accuracy, patient safety, and system reliability. These recommendations address key technical, organizational, and legal aspects of DP implementation, with an emphasis on ensuring consistent quality and minimizing variability in diagnostic outcomes. The outlined approach supports the safe and effective adoption of DP as an integral element of modern digital healthcare.