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MyPathologyReport.com Advances Patient Understanding Through AI-Powered Pathology Education
Canadian platform combines pathologist-authored expertise and artificial intelligence to improve health literacy and support patient-centred care
Ottawa, ON — August 21, 2026 — MyPathologyReport.com, a Canadian not-for-profit digital health platform created by practicing pathologists, is helping transform how patients understand pathology reports by providing trusted, accessible explanations of complex medical information. Through its extensive educational resource library and AI-powered virtual guide, Osler, the platform is improving health literacy and empowering patients to play a more informed role in their healthcare journey.
As patient access to laboratory and pathology results continues to expand through electronic health records and patient portals, many individuals are receiving highly technical medical information without the context needed to fully understand it. MyPathologyReport.com was developed to address this challenge by translating complex pathology terminology into clear, patient-friendly language.
“Pathology reports contain critical information that guides diagnosis and treatment decisions, yet they are often difficult for patients to understand,” said Dr. Jason Wasserman, Division Head, Diagnostic and Molecular Pathology. “MyPathologyReport.com bridges that gap by providing reliable, expert-reviewed educational resources that help patients better understand their diagnosis and engage more confidently in conversations with their healthcare team.”
The platform features hundreds of educational articles covering diagnoses, pathology terms, laboratory procedures, biomarkers, molecular testing, cancer staging, grading, and other key concepts. Just recently, information about blood tests and infectious diseases have been added to the platform. All content is authored and reviewed by pathologists and medical scientific staff to ensure clinical accuracy while remaining accessible to patients and families.
A key innovation of the platform is Osler, an artificial intelligence-powered educational assistant trained on pathology-specific content developed by medical experts. Osler helps users navigate complex pathology terminology, understand report findings, and access relevant educational information in real time.
Key Features of MyPathologyReport.com
- Pathologist-authored and peer-reviewed educational content.
- Plain-language explanations of pathology diagnoses and terminology.
- Comprehensive pathology dictionary and diagnosis library.
- Educational resources covering biomarkers, molecular diagnostics, and precision medicine.
- AI-powered Osler assistant that provides immediate access to trusted pathology information.
- Continuously updated content reflecting current medical knowledge and best practices.
- Routine blood tests, including CBC and panels for thyroid hormones, diabetes, lipids and kidney function tests are also featured.
Impact on Patient Care
By improving understanding of pathology reports, MyPathologyReport.com supports several important healthcare objectives:
- Enhancing patient health literacy and reducing confusion associated with complex medical reports.
- Supporting informed decision-making and shared discussions between patients and healthcare providers.
- Improving patient engagement throughout the diagnostic and treatment journey.
- Providing equitable access to trusted pathology education regardless of location or healthcare setting.
- Extending the reach of pathology expertise beyond the laboratory and into the patient experience.
- It supports precision medicine by empowering patients to ask informed questions about biomarkers and other molecular tests. By increasing patients’ awareness and understanding of these tests, it enables them to engage more proactively in
- discussions with their clinical team and participate more effectively in decisions about their care.
The platform represents a growing movement toward patient-centred healthcare, where access to information is paired with the educational support needed to make that information meaningful and actionable.
“Patients today expect greater access to their health information,” added Dennis Garvin, CEO, Eastern Ontario Regional Laboratory Association. “Our goal is to ensure that access is accompanied by understanding. By combining expert pathology and clinical knowledge with innovative AI technology, we are helping patients become more informed participants in their own care.”
For more information about MyPathologyReport.com, visit www.mypathologyreport.com.
Contact: lfarant@eorla.ca
About EORLA
The Eastern Ontario Regional Laboratory Association (EORLA) is a member -based, non-profit organization operating 18 licensed, acute-care, hospital-based laboratories that service clinical programs across the Champlain Region of Eastern Ontario.
The EORLA team delivers over 15 million diagnostic tests in our laboratories annually – using the latest technology, offering exemplary service and turnaround times, and providing ongoing innovation and continuous improvement initiatives.
Our laboratories are accredited by Accreditation Canada – Diagnostics and licensed through the Ministry of Health. EORLA is ISO15189 Plus Accredited.
Laboratory staff include over 817 Medical Laboratory Professionals, 62 Administration Staff and 22 Residents, supported by 81 Laboratory Physicians and Scientists.
We are governed by our Board of Directors, with representation from our Member Hospitals as well as the Community.