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The European network of uropathology : a novel mechanism for communication between pathologists
JournalArticle (Originalarbeit in einer wissenschaftlichen Zeitschrift)
ID
1195077
Author(s)
Egevad, Lars; Algaba, Ferran; Berney, Dan M; Boccon-Gibod, Liliane; Griffiths, David F; Lopez-Beltran, Antonio; Mikuz, Gregor; Varma, Murali; Montironi, Rodolfo; European Network of Uropathology
The European network of uropathology : a novel mechanism for communication between pathologists
Journal
Analytical and quantitative cytology and histology : the official periodical of the International Academy of Cytology and the American Society of Cytology
Volume
31
Number
2
Pages / Article-Number
90-5
Keywords
information dissemination, pathology, human, urologic diseases
Abstract
In pathology there is a need to rapidly disseminate professional information to the appropriate target groups. This is a surprisingly difficult task on an international level. Therefore, the European Network of Uropathology (ENUP) was recently organized by the Uropathology Working Group of the European Society of Pathology. The purposes were to establish a channel for distribution of information about uropathology, such as guidelines, consensus documents, meetings and courses; to organize research collaborations; and to set up mechanisms for survey studies. ENUP has recruited a total of 374 individual members from 338 pathology laboratories in 15 Western European countries. E-mail is used for all communication, and studies are carried out through interactive Web sites. Information e-mails are sent regularly, and 2 Web-based surveys on handling and reporting of urologic specimens have been conducted. Here we report on the methods used to organize this novel information network. We think that ENUP could serve as a model for other fields of pathology and other geographic regions.
