Rogers, LindsayGanshorn, HeatherGalezowski, AngelicaGoldsmith, DaynaLegge, CarolynDavies, Jennifer2021-11-262021-11-262021-11-26Rogers, L. Ganshorn, H., Galezowski, A., Goldsmith, D. Legge, C. Davies, J. (2021). The Use of Telepathology in Veterinary Medicine: A Scoping Review Protocol. University of Calgary.http://hdl.handle.net/1880/114142Scoping review protocolBackground: Telepathology, as a subset of teleconsulting, is pathological interpretation performed at a distance. Diagnostics can be difficult to access by rural veterinary practices yet are vital to the health of production animal herds often serviced by these practices. The technology and availability of telepathology services has not been assessed to identify gaps in the literature and means of improving diagnostics services to rural veterinary clinics. Objectives: The objective of this scoping review is to provide an overview of how telepathology is being used in veterinary medicine. Eligibility criteria: Peer reviewed journal articles and grey literature in the English language and published after 2000 will be included in the study. It must be relevant to performing pathological interpretation at a distance in veterinary medicine. Literature about radiology, bacteriology, and relevant to human medicine will be excluded. Sources of evidence: Searches will be conducted in CAB Abstracts and MEDLINE. Websites from national veterinary medical associations, veterinary pathologist membership organizations, and international animal health organizations will be searched for grey literature. Charting methods: Data charting will include study characteristics, sector of pathology, technology used for communication, technology used for pathological interpretation, and a summary of the literature objectives and conclusions.engUnless otherwise indicated, this material is protected by copyright and has been made available with authorization from the copyright owner. You may use this material in any way that is permitted by the Copyright Act or through licensing that has been assigned to the document. For uses that are not allowable under copyright legislation or licensing, you are required to seek permission.TelepathologyVeterinary medicineScoping reviewProtocolother