Siriraj Piyamaharajakarn Hospital in Thailand has incorporated AI and computer technology into its recently launched pathology information system.
what is it
The PIS at the 300-bed SiPH, a ward under Siriraj Hospital Faculty of Medicine, integrates laboratory workflows, image scanning systems, and centralized data processing.
SiPH, which opened in 2012, did not previously have its own pathology laboratory. “(We) instead sent the samples to Siriraj Hospital’s pathology department,” said Dr. Pornuk Chunsu-chung, director of the SiPH Digital Pathology Center.
AI was a key consideration when planning this system in late 2021. PIS, which went live in early March, features speech-to-text capabilities and smart forms to simplify data entry. Another AI, powered by IBM processing technology, analyzes high-resolution slide images to streamline the identification of potential cancerous tissue. This AI is currently being applied to cases of suspected prostate cancer.
PIS also utilizes data storage and security solutions from IBM.
Why is it important?
“The speed and accuracy of my work has improved,” said Dr. Chun-Sucheon. Healthcare IT News asked about the adoption of AI. He noted that PIS has “introduced significant automation into various aspects of the workflow,” including documentation and identifying high-risk cases. The system can also automatically order additional tests and provide alerts on significant findings.
“For example, speech-to-text technology reduces typing errors, and AI can help screen prostate cancer cases by helping pathologists prioritize preliminary results,” Dr. Cheunsuchon said. Ta.
“The system enables automatic ordering of additional tests, filters cases and alerts on important findings, reducing manual workload and streamlining the entire diagnostic process.” he added.
SiPH’s AI-powered pathology service currently fulfills over 14,000 test orders. Hospitals continue to upgrade and enhance their systems, including the user interface and experience. SiPH plans to further expand its “AI-powered integrated automatic diagnosis” to accurately detect more cancer cases.
bigger trends
In digital pathology, another Asian hospital South Korea’s Samsung Medical Center may have the most comprehensive system in the world so far. Last year, the hospital became the first hospital in the world to reach Stage 7 of the HIMSS Digital Imaging Implementation Model. Features of the company’s integrated digital pathology system include 5G network connectivity, which reportedly helped significantly reduce exam times.
