The journey of Malaysian external quality assurance program for general diagnostic histopathology
- Author:
Ch'ng Ewe Seng
1
Author Information
1. Advanced Medical and Dental Institute (AMDI), Universiti Sains Malaysia, 13200 Bertam, Kepala Batas, Penang Malaysia
- Collective Name:Nor Hayati Othman
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
External quality assurance program;
Diagnostic Histopathology;
ISO 15189
- From:The Malaysian Journal of Pathology
2021;43(1):19-23
- CountryMalaysia
- Language:English
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Abstract:
International Academy of Pathology, Malaysian Division has initiated and run the external quality
assurance program for general diagnostic histopathology since the year 2017. This article introduces
the educational philosophy of this external quality assurance program and the technicalities in running
such a national program. Challenges in ensuring the successful running of this program to gain wide
acceptance by histopathology laboratories in Malaysia as well as experience in overcoming these
challenges are detailed. This article charts the future direction of this external quality assurance
program.
- Full text:5.2021my01104.pdf
