Authors needed for cellular pathology Best Practice Recommendations
What does the role entail?
Best Practice Recommendations (BPRs) are College guidance intended to assist the decisions and approach of practitioners and patients about appropriate actions for specific clinical circumstances. We are looking for new authors to review these BPRs:
- G132 Provision of intraoperative diagnostic opinions and diagnostic testing on fresh tissue for patients with known infectious diseases
- G137 Guidance on inter-departmental dispatch of cellular pathology material for referral and clinical trials
As an author, you will use your expertise to develop accessible advice and guide pathologists, working with the Cellular Pathology SAC to support the profession and to improve patient outcomes.
Who should apply?
We are seeking committed RCPath members working within cellular pathology, who are eager to get involved more with the College.
Why should I apply?
College guidelines are pivotal in raising the bar for healthcare standards in pathology. So, by contributing, you can improve pathology practice and implement necessary changes. Authoring guidelines will also provide valuable opportunities for professional growth. You’ll enhance your own knowledge and broaden your network by collaborating with fellow pathologists from across the UK.
"I encourage RCPath members to become involved in the updating of our BPR documents. Doing this will benefit the College and its members, as well as providing a way in which members can be introduced to working for and assisting the College in a relatively ‘well-defined’ way. These documents relate to clinical situations within Cellular Pathology that are not uncommonly encountered in routine practice and that are likely therefore to be of significant benefit to departments. I would be very grateful if you would consider becoming involved in this way." – Professor Adrian Bateman, Cellular Pathology SAC Chair
“Taking part in a guideline review was an invaluable learning opportunity. As well as gaining a deeper understanding of the topic and the process, I got the opportunity to influence the guidelines by producing a series of illustrations to make them more accessible to trainees. I also got to work with colleagues from a range of locations and backgrounds. I would really recommend getting involved.” – Dr Erin Whyte