This symposium aims to provide guidance to pathologists dealing with non-forensic and Coroner’s post-mortem examinations. It presents a platform for pathologists to familiarise themselves with recent published guidelines as well as to providing a rare opportunity to discuss challenging cases with experts and guideline authors.

 

 

09:30 Registration

 

09:55 Welcome - Dr Rachael Liebmann, RCPath Vice President for Communications

10:00 Chairman’s introduction -  Dr Michael Osborn

 

10:10 Technical approach and investigation of suspected cardiac deaths - Professor Mary Sheppard/Professor Kim Suvarna

10:35 Q & A session

 

10:45 Infection precautions - Professor Sebastian Lucas

11:10 Q & A session

 

11:20 Coffee

 

11:35 Best autopsy practice in industrial lung disease settings - Dr Richard Attanoos

12.00 Q & A session

 

12:10 Technical approach and investigation of suspected acute anaphylaxis deaths - Dr Dominic Chambers/Dr John du Parcq

12:35 Q & A session

 

12:45 Lunch

 

13:45 Diagnosis of drowning in autopsy practice - Dr Stuart Hamilton/Dr Max Whibley

14.10 Q & A session

 

14.20 Non-suspicious drugs and poisoning related autopsies - Dr Stephen Morley/Dr Mark Howard

14.45 Q & A session

 

14.55 Discussion panel – Authors

 

HTA will be available and happy to answer any questions relating to the new PM scenarios and any other issues during the Q&A sessions and breaks.

 

16.00 Close