EQA in pathology: External assessment improves internal quality

Interview with Prof. Elisabeth Dequeker, University Leuven (Belgium), on her experiences with external quality assessment (EQA) schemes in pathology. Pathology labs that regularly participate in EQA schemes evidently improve their performance. Furthermore EQA can help to validate and implement new technologies. Quality expert Prof. Dequeker talk

Interview with Prof. Elisabeth Dequeker, University Leuven (Belgium), on her experiences with external quality assessment (EQA) schemes in pathology.

Pathology labs that regularly participate in EQA schemes evidently improve their performance. Furthermore EQA can help to validate and implement new technologies. Quality expert Prof. Dequeker talks about the positive effects of learning from mistakes – and the importance for the stakeholder community.

Text & video: Dr. Hubertus Glaser