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David Cameron sets out Tory NHS visionEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conservative leader David Cameron has set out his party’s legislative proposals for the health service in a speech to the Royal College of Pathologists. (Source: HSJ)
Source: HSJ - November 2, 2009 Category: UK Health Source Type: info

Re: Government Announcement - Patients To Have Cancer Tests Within Two WeeksEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The Royal College of Pathologists is delighted to hear the Prime Minister's ongoing commitment to improving cancer diagnostic services. He has said that this will involve more "ultrasounds, CT and MRI scans", but it is important to recognise that in almost every case, the confirmation of cancer is made by not by a scan, but by a pathologist examining a tissue sample in the laboratory. (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - September 30, 2009 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Cancer / Oncology Source Type: news

ACM Autumn 2009 Scientific Meeting - Automation: the future of Microbiology?Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The subject for the Autumn 2009 meeting will be automation in both traditional and molecular microbiology. Topics to be covered include the UK Biobank, a study of development of disease in half a million people, the Kiestra system for bacteriology, automated extractors for mycology and many more. Two professional issues will be discussed: an update on Modernising Scientific Careers, the future training and career progression framework for all Clinical Scientists, and the Callaghan Review, which reviewed the regulations for handling animal and human pathogens. ACM members cannot afford to miss the extraordinary Annual Gener...
Source: Nature Network London - Upcoming Events - September 18, 2009 Category: Science Source Type: events

The Royal Institution: Heart attack – Behind the scenesEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
When someone has a heart attack, a complex series of medical procedures go a long way towards keeping the patient alive. Working alongside the cardiologists and nurses, pathologists rapidly carry out critical tests to confirm the diagnosis for the appropriate treatment. But many heart attacks are fatal! What goes on behind the scenes? Join pathologist Dr Suzy Lishman and her team from the Royal College of Pathologists, and British Heart Foundation cardiologist Professor Peter Weissberg for a fascinating guided tour inside the heart. In partnership with the Royal College of Pathologists and the British Heart Foundation. Tic...
Source: Nature Network London - Recent News - July 28, 2009 Category: Science Source Type: events

Sweat testing for cystic fibrosis: standards of performance in AustralasiaEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions There is room for improvement in the performance of the sweat test in some laboratories in Australasia. The Sweat Testing Working Party of the Australasian Association of Clinical Biochemists is the appropriate body to address the problems involved in sweat testing and to bring about change. (Source: Annals of Clinical Biochemistry)
Source: Annals of Clinical Biochemistry - July 13, 2009 Category: Biochemistry Authors: Coakley, J., Scott, S., Mackay, R., Greaves, R., Jolly, L., Massie, J., Mishra, A., Bransden, A., Doery, J. C G, Chiriano, A., Robins, H. Tags: Original Articles Source Type: journals

Royal College Of Physicians' Report - Women And Medicine - The FutureEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The Royal College of Pathologists welcomes the Royal College of Physicians' report into the future of women in medicine and the crucial need to plan for the increasing proportion of women doctors, a change that is already underway throughout the medical workface in the UK. (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - June 10, 2009 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Primary Care / General Practice Source Type: news

[Original articles] Online survey of current autopsy practiceEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion: The circumstances under which coronial autopsies are conducted in many parts of the UK make it difficult or impossible to comply with current RCPath guidance. Pathologists disagree on whether this situation demands a reduction of RCPath standards, an improvement in autopsy practice in medico-legal cases to current RCPath standards, or the implementation of "double standards". Resolution of this dilemma requires clarification of exactly what a coronial autopsy is trying to achieve. (Source: Journal of Clinical Pathology)
Source: Journal of Clinical Pathology - May 27, 2009 Category: Pathology Authors: Biggs, M J P, Brown, L J R, Furness, P N Tags: Original articles Source Type: journals

[Original articles] Workload measurement in subspecialty dermatopathologyEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions: The RCPath histopathology workload guidelines underestimate the workload achievable by an experienced dermatopathologist, and thus are not directly applicable to subspecialty dermatopathology practice. Hourly work rates 3–4 times that recommended by the RCPath workload matrix are routinely achievable, but extrapolation to yearly workload estimates requires detailed knowledge of practice pattern and time required for non-clinical duties such as teaching, research and administration. (Source: Journal of Clinical Pathology)
Source: Journal of Clinical Pathology - April 27, 2009 Category: Pathology Authors: Horne, G J, Barber, D F, Bruecks, A K, Maung, R T A, Trotter, M J Tags: Original articles Source Type: journals

National Pathology Week 3-9 November - Royal College Of PathologistsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The Royal College of Pathologists and other specialist societies are holding the first National Pathology Week from 3-9 November 2008 to promote pathology. Over 150 fun free events are being held in hospitals and communities all over the United Kingdom and include interactive workshops, laboratory tours, stands in shopping centres, art competitions, quizzes and even a touring pathology bus. (Source: Infectious Diseases / Bacteria / Viruses News From Medical News Today)
Source: Infectious Diseases / Bacteria / Viruses News From Medical News Today - October 14, 2008 Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: Medical Students / Training Source Type: news

Fine needle aspiration cytology in the investigation of breast lumps at the University Teaching Hospital in Lusaka, Zambia.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The study was undertaken to determine the value of fine needle aspiration cytology (FNAC) in the investigation of breast lumps at the University Teaching Hospital (UTH) in Lusaka, Zambia. This technique, which has been shown to be cheap, simple and accurate has not been in common use at this institution. FNAC and open biopsy (OB) were performed on 56 patients who presented with a breast lump and the results compared, in order to determine the accuracy of FNAC. FNAC was found to have a sensitivity of 72% and specificity of 100%. This level of accuracy compares favourably with the quality assurance criteria set for breas...
Source: Tropical Doctor - September 30, 2008 Category: Tropical Medicine Authors: Bowa K, Jewel J, Mudenda V Tags: Trop Doct Source Type: journals

Histopathology reporting in colorectal cancer: a proforma improves qualityEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion A template proforma and surgeon's contribution in relation to operative findings improves the quality of the histopathology report in CRC. (Source: Colorectal Disease)
Source: Colorectal Disease - August 21, 2008 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: P. N. Siriwardana, A. Pathmeswaran, J. Hewavisenthi, K. I. Deen Tags: Original Articles Source Type: journals

Association of Clinical Microbiologists Autumn 2008 Scientific Meeting - Gut Reactions: An update on gastrointestinal infectionsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The preliminary programme of the ACM Autumn 2008 Scientific Meeting includes speakers on topics such as norovirus, campylobacter, rotaviruses, Clostridium difficile and Crohn’s Disease. Both scientific and clinical aspects of each topic will be considered, and the event will be of interest to Clinical Microbiologists, Biomedical Scientists and our medical colleagues in microbiology and infectious diseases. The Professional Issues highlight this meeting is Dr Graham Beastall, Past President of The Association for Clinical Biochemistry and former Vice President of the Royal College of Pathologists, who will be attending th...
Source: Nature Network London - Upcoming Events - August 21, 2008 Category: Science Source Type: events

Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia (RCPA) and Australasian Association of Clinical Biochemists (AACB) Position Statement on Impaired Fasting Glucose.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
PMID: 19107225 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Clinical Biochemist. Reviews)
Source: The Clinical Biochemist. Reviews - August 1, 2008 Category: Biochemistry Authors: , Tags: Clin Biochem Rev Source Type: journals

[Original articles] Impact of standardised reporting in adrenocortical carcinoma: a single centre clinicopathological reviewEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions: Standardised criteria for histopathological reporting of ACC will improve the accuracy of data for cancer registration and may also assist in individual patient stratification. An elevated Ki-67 index is a feature of ACC, although it does not appear to predict individual patient survival. (Source: Journal of Clinical Pathology)
Source: Journal of Clinical Pathology - July 28, 2008 Category: Pathology Authors: Advani, A, Vaikkakara, S, Gill, M S, Arun, C S, Pearce, S H, Ball, S G, James, R A, Lennard, T W J, Bliss, R D, Quinton, R, Johnson, S J Tags: Original articles Source Type: journals

Quality Assessment of Perinatal and Infant Postmortem Examinations in Turkey.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
In this study, 15,640 autopsies recorded during the years 2000-2004 in the Mortuary Department of the Council of Forensic Medicine were reviewed. Autopsy findings of 510 cases between 20 completed weeks of gestation and 1 year of age were analyzed retrospectively. The quality of each necropsy report was assessed using a modification of the system gestational age assessment described by Rushton, which objectively scores aspects identified by the Royal College of Pathologists as being part of a necropsy. According to their ages, the cases were subdivided into three groups. Intrauterine deaths were 31% (158 cases), neonatal d...
Source: Journal of Forensic Sciences - July 9, 2008 Category: Forensic Medicine Authors: Pakis I, Karapirli M, Karayel F, Turan A, Akyildiz E, Polat O Tags: J Forensic Sci Source Type: journals

Pathologists Win Gold Medal At Chelsea Flower Show, UKEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The Royal College of Pathologists and the Health Protection Agency have won a highly prestigious Gold Medal at this year's Chelsea Flower Show. The joint exhibition explores the possibility that climate change may increase the risk of malaria returning to the UK. Visitors are able to find out which species of mosquito transmit malaria, the plants used in the prevention and treatment of malaria, and how pathologists diagnose and treat the disease. (Source: Tropical Diseases News From Medical News Today)
Source: Tropical Diseases News From Medical News Today - May 21, 2008 Category: Tropical Medicine Source Type: news

Methodology and outcomes of platelet aggregation testing in Australia, New Zealand and the Asia-Pacific region: results of a survey from the Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia Haematology Quality Assurance ProgramEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
International Journal of Laboratory Hematology, Volume 0, Issue 0, Page ???, OnlineEarly Articles. SummaryPlatelet aggregometry is widely used to investigate platelet function but its performance is poorly standardized between laboratories. The aim of this work was to document the platelet aggregation methods used in specialist laboratories enrolled in ... (Source: Clinical and Laboratory Haematology)
Source: Clinical and Laboratory Haematology - March 25, 2008 Category: Hematology Tags: article Source Type: journals

Royal College of PathologistsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The Jean Shanks Foundation / The Royal College of Pathologists - Pilot awards in pathology Amount: £5K - £10K Closing Date : 30 May 2008 (Source: RDFunding RSS feed)
Source: RDFunding RSS feed - March 14, 2008 Category: Research Source Type: organizations

Shortage Of Pathologists Causing Unlawful Transportation Of Children's Bodies, UKEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The Coroners Act, 1988, allows the removal of a body for post-mortem to an adjoining district only. This law is frequently broken because of a serious shortage of pathologists, especially pediatric pathologists, say members of the Royal College of Pathologists and the British Medical Association. [click link for full article] (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - January 4, 2008 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

GPs And Pathologists Launch Advice To Improve Out-Of-Hours Reporting Of Abnormal Test ResultsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Advice for GPs and pathologists to improve the reporting of abnormal test results out-of-hours has been developed by The Royal College of Pathologists (RCPath) and The Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP). [click link for full article] (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - November 30, 2007 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

GPs and pathologists launch advice to improve out-of-hours reporting of abnormal test resultsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The Royal College of Pathologists (RCPath) and The Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP) have issued guidance for GPs, PCTs, out-of-hours providers and laboratory staff on how to improve the reporting of abnormal test results out-of-hours. The document highlights three key problem areas in reporting and acting on out-of hours abnormal results, including lack of information over whom to contact; staff failing to appreciate the importance of the abnormal result and not taking appropriate responsibility; and staff being unable to contact the patient and/or unable to access patient records. The document recommends tha...
Source: NeLM Headline News - November 28, 2007 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Tags: General practice, Primary Care Trusts Source Type: organizations

EQA from an Australian Perspective.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Enrolment in external quality assurance programs is part of the accreditation process for medical laboratories in Australia, with the majority of Australian laboratories being enrolled in programs from RCPA Quality Assurance Programs Pty Limited, a company owned by the Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia. An important feature of these programs is that they have been developed with the involvement and contribution of the profession. For example, the Chemical Pathology programs are a joint venture between the company and the Australasian Association of Clinical Biochemists (AACB). Some of the unique features of ...
Source: The Clinical Biochemist. Reviews - November 1, 2007 Category: Biochemistry Authors: Bais R Tags: Clin Biochem Rev Source Type: journals

[Original articles] Frequency and reliability of oestrogen receptor, progesterone receptor and HER2 in breast carcinoma determined by immunohistochemistry in Australasia: results of the RCPA Quality Assurance ProgramEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions: A laboratory audit was introduced into the RCPA QAP for breast markers due to concerns raised by participating laboratories about technical differences in supplied tissues for testing. This audit indicates that overall the results for ER, PR and HER2 fall inside established parameters. However, a number of individual laboratories do not meet the target values and variation in results would impact on patient treatment decisions. (Source: Journal of Clinical Pathology)
Source: Journal of Clinical Pathology - October 26, 2007 Category: Pathology Authors: Francis, G. D, Dimech, M., Giles, L., Hopkins, A. Tags: Original articles Source Type: journals

The validity of the Royal College of Pathologists' colorectal cancer minimum dataset within a populationEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
N J Maughan, E Morris, D Forman & P Quirke (Source: British Journal of Cancer AOP)
Source: British Journal of Cancer AOP - October 16, 2007 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: N J MaughanE MorrisD FormanP Quirke Tags: Full Paper Source Type: journals

[Original articles] Melanoma histopathology reporting: are we complying with the National Minimum Dataset?Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion: There was slow uptake of the NMDS in this region in the year following its introduction. Although major parameters required for staging were more consistently reported, ulceration and microsatellites were less frequently reported. (Source: Journal of Clinical Pathology)
Source: Journal of Clinical Pathology - September 28, 2007 Category: Pathology Authors: Kaur, M. R, Colloby, P. S, Martin-Clavijo, A., Marsden, J. R Tags: Original articles Source Type: journals

Open House: science highlightsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Image via Google Maps. An interactive version is available. In September each year, hundreds of London’s buildings open to the public for just a few days. Open House weekend is an unmissable opportunity to poke around in all kinds of places that are usually off-limits. Of the 600 participating venues this year, around 25 have scientific or medical links. Must-sees The Gibbs Building, headquarters of the Wellcome Trust, opened at 215 Euston Road three years ago. The glass-clad structure has become a local landmark, partly thanks to the window displays showing protein structures in neon lighting. Inside hangs ...
Source: Nature Network London - Recent News - September 13, 2007 Category: Science Authors: Matt Brown Source Type: news

The First Online Pathology Workforce Database Goes Live On 10th September, UKEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
On 10th September, the Royal College of Pathologists launches the world's first interactive, multi-professional electronic database. Designed to match need with expertise and new technologies, it will provide the UK Health Service with a vital management tool. Developed by the National Cancer Services Analysis Team, it will deliver up to date information on demographics, posts and vacancies and will play a pivotal role in long-term strategic planning of workforce and expertise. [click link for full article] (Source: IT / Internet / E-mail News From Medical News Today)
Source: IT / Internet / E-mail News From Medical News Today - September 4, 2007 Category: Information Technology Source Type: news

What is the difference between food intolerances and food allergies?Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The Royal College of Pathologists guide on allergy and allergy tests distinguishes between food intolerances and food allergies:"'Allergy' involves the immune system and tends to occur on each and every exposure. Many allergy tests measure specific immune factors triggered by allergies. (Source: NLH Question Answering Service)
Source: NLH Question Answering Service - August 23, 2007 Category: Primary Care Tags: Assessment and Diagnosis Gastroenterology Source Type: organizations

What is the difference between food intolerances and food allergies? Is there any validity to the commercial food intolerance tests available which are IgG based I believe.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The Royal College of Pathologists guide on allergy and allergy tests distinguishes between food intolerances and food allergies:"'Allergy' involves the immune system and tends to occur on each and every exposure. Many allergy tests measure specific immune factors triggered by allergies. (Source: NLH Question Answering Service)
Source: NLH Question Answering Service - August 22, 2007 Category: Primary Care Tags: Assessment and Diagnosis Gastroenterology Source Type: organizations

New Online Service Explains Pathology Tests, AustraliaEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The Commonwealth Government has launched a new Internet-based service to help Australians better understand any one of the hundreds of lab tests used to screen, diagnose or monitor illness and disease. The Government has provided Lab Tests Online with funding of $500,000 from the Quality Use of Pathology Program. It has been developed by the Australasian Association of Clinical Biochemists with support from the Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia. [click link for full article] (Source: IT / Internet / E-mail News From Medical News Today)
Source: IT / Internet / E-mail News From Medical News Today - August 14, 2007 Category: Information Technology Source Type: news

Desirable performance standards for HbA1c analysis – precision, accuracy and standardisation Consensus statement of the Australasian Association of Clinical Biochemists (AACB), the Australian Diabetes Society (ADS), the Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia (RCPA), Endocrine Society of Australia (ESA), and the Australian Diabetes Educators Association (ADEA)Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine 45(8): 1083-1097 Background: HbA1c (glycohaemoglobin) is universally used in the ongoing monitoring of all patients with diabetes. There are many % HbA1c target control rating recommendations by national, regional and international expert bodies for diabetes patients and these are variable around the world. General patient target control ratings are currently most often recommended as either (Source: Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine)
Source: Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine - August 9, 2007 Category: Laboratory Medicine Authors: Ian GoodallPeter G. ColmanHans G. SchneiderMark McLeanGeorge Barker Source Type: journals

Utility of the PFA-100 as a screening test of platelet function: an audit of haemostasis laboratories in Australia and New Zealand.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Page: 441DOI: 10.1097/MBC.0b013e328136c178Authors: Favaloro, Emmanuel J a,*; Bonar, Roslyn a,*; Duncan, Elizabeth b; Rodgers, Susan b; Marsden, Katherine a; on behalf of the Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia Quality Assurance Program in Haematology (Source: Blood Coagulation & Fibrinolysis)
Source: Blood Coagulation & Fibrinolysis - June 21, 2007 Category: Hematology Tags: Abstract HTML PDF (205 K) Source Type: journals

Labs Are VitalTM National Launch At Focus 2007, UKEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
An exciting new venture 'Labs are VitalTM' was launched at Focus 2007. 'Labs are VitalTM' will provide a combined approach for the Association for Clinical Biochemistry, Royal College of Pathologists, Association of Clinical Pathologists and the British In Vitro Diagnostics Association to promote clinical science and laboratory medicine. This comes at a time of significant change in the way healthcare is delivered across the UK. [click link for full article] (Source: Medical Devices News From Medical News Today)
Source: Medical Devices News From Medical News Today - May 29, 2007 Category: Medical Equipment Source Type: news

How Can Plants Make You Ill? Pathologists Win Prestigious RHS Gold Medal At The Chelsea Flower Show 2007Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The Royal College of Pathologists has won a highly prestigious Gold Medal at this year's Chelsea Flower Show. The exhibit, How can plants make you ill?, focuses on foods that most often trigger allergic reactions and explains the pathology and links between these foods that can result in unexpected symptoms. [click link for full article] (Source: Public Health News From Medical News Today)
Source: Public Health News From Medical News Today - May 28, 2007 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news

Appeal panel asks NICE appraisal committee to review draft guidance on the use of bortezomib in multiple myelomaEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
An Appeal Panel was convened on 8th February 2007 to consider an appeal against the Final Appraisal Determination (FAD) developed by NICE on the use of bortezomib for the treatment of relapsed multiple myeloma. The following conclusions have been reached by the appeal panel (taken directly from appeal document): The Appeal Panel has upheld the appeal under ground one by Janssen-Cilag (point 2.1.1 of the appeal), Royal College of Pathologists and others, and Myeloma UK and others, to the extent that the operation of the interim procedure was on this occasion unfair. It also upheld the appeal by Janssen-Cilag (points 2.1.2,...
Source: NeLM Headline News - March 30, 2007 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Tags: 8.1.5 Other antineoplastic drugs, Oncology, National Institute of Clinical Excellence (NICE) Source Type: organizations

Oncology and pharmacogenetics in 2007.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Authors: Stebbing J Justin Stebbing is a member of the Royal College of Physicians, American Board of Internal Medicine and the Royal College of Pathologists. Originally, Justin trained in medicine at Trinity College Oxford (Oxford, UK), obtaining a triple first class degree. After completion of junior doctor posts in Oxford, he undertook a residency (junior doctor) training at The Johns Hopkins Hospital (MD, USA), before returning to London to continue his training in oncology at The Royal Marsden. Justin then undertook a PhD, funded by the medical research council, investigating the interplay between the immune syste...
Source: LANCET - December 26, 2006 Category: Journals (General) Source Type: journals

Opposition to changes in regulations to allow homeopathic remedies to make medical claimsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
According to a BBC health news report, clinicians and scientific institutions are opposing changes in regulations introduced by the MHRA, to allow homeopathic medicines to make medical claims. Under the voluntary scheme, called the National Rules Scheme, homeopathic products will receive a licence if companies can provide data showing the treatments are safe, but they will not have to produce evidence of efficacy from clinical trials. They will also be allowed to indicate what sort of symptoms they can relieve, although this will be limited to minor ailments. Amongst the 12 institutions opposing these new regulations are: ...
Source: NeLM Headline News - October 26, 2006 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: organizations

[Original articles] The Warwick system of prospective workload allocation in cellular pathology--an aid to subspecialisation: a comparison with the Royal College of Pathologists' systemEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions: The RCPath system of scoring is inherently complex, is applied retrospectively and is not consistent across subspecialities. The Warwick system is simpler, prospective and can be run by technical staff; it facilitates even workload distribution throughout the day. Subspecialisation within a small-sized or medium-sized department with fair distribution of work between pathologists is also allowed for by this system. Reporting times among pathologists were shown by time and motion studies to be more consistent with Warwick points per hour than with RCPath points per hour. (Source: Journal of Clinical Pathology)
Source: Journal of Clinical Pathology - July 27, 2006 Category: Pathology Authors: Carr, R A, Sanders, D S A, Stores, O P, Smew, F A, Parkes, M E, Ross-Gilbertson, V, Chachlani, N, Simon, J Source Type: journals

[Original articles] External quality assurance of molecular analysis of haemochromatosis gene mutationsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Discussion: Encouraging levels of testing proficiency for two common genetic mutations are indicated by these data, but they also confirm the need for participation of molecular diagnostic laboratories in external quality assurance programmes to ensure the ongoing provision of high-quality genetic testing services. (Source: Journal of Clinical Pathology)
Source: Journal of Clinical Pathology - June 27, 2006 Category: Pathology Authors: Hertzberg, M, Neville, S, McDonald, D Source Type: journals