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BACKGROUND
The Working Group on Cancer Services was established by The Royal College of Pathologists’ Specialty Advisory Committee (SAC) on Histopathology in 1996 to commission and review a series of succinct, evidence-based publications defining minimum standards of reporting common cancers, to ensure that pathological standards are defined by histopathologists and to prevent the proliferation of diverse and possibly conflicting local guidelines. In 2006, the group was asked by the SAC on Histopathology to coordinate the writing of Tissue Pathways for non-cancer specimens.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- To commission the production of guidelines and datasets for the reporting of cancers, and to undertake regular reviews and updates.
- To advise on the dissemination and implementation of the guidelines and datasets.
- To assist the College with consultations on and implementation of cancer standards with implications for pathology services.
- To advise on procedures, standards and guidance necessary to ensure high standards of pathology in relation to cancer services.
- To commission the production of Tissue Pathways for the laboratory handling and reporting of non-cancer specimens.
- To report to the SAC on Histopathology. The SAC Chair is an ex officio member of SAC.
APPOINTMENTS
The Professional Standards Unit (PSU) is responsible for the appointments to the group and continuity of representation.
Vacant positions on the group will be advertised on the College website. Applicants will need to submit a CV and statement of interest. They may need to attend an interview.
Members of the group are selected by appointment for a period of 3 years, with the possibility to extend the term of office to a maximum of 5 years.
MEMBERSHIP
The Group consists of the following:
a histopathologist Chair
four histopathologists members
an ex officio member representing Cancer Intelligence Unit
an ex officio member representing ACP
three College members of staff.
MEETINGS
Meetings will be held twice a year, usually in June and December, for 2–3 hours at The Royal College of Pathologists, 2 Carlton House Terrace, London SW1Y 5AF.
ADMINISTRATION SUPPORT
Administrative support is provided by the PSU at the College. Notes of the meeting and other relevant information are sent via email to all the members of the group.
The PSU will collaborate with the Chair and inform the members of the group through regular communication.
TRAVEL EXPENSES
Travelling and other expenses will be paid to members of the group in line with College‘s expenses policy. The expenses policy and claims form are available here and hard copies will be provided at each group meeting.
The Royal College of Pathologists
6 August 2007
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