Call for authors for Chain of Evidence BPR
We are looking for new authors to review nd update the following Best Practice Recommendation (BPR): G047 Guidance for handling of medicolegal samples and preserving the chain of evidence.
This is a cross-specialty BPR, which is being led by Dr Natasha Ratnaraja, Chair of the Medical Microbiology and Medical Virology SAC.
As an author, you will use your expertise to develop accessible advice and guide pathologists, working with the SACs to support the profession and to improve patient outcomes.
Who should apply?
We are seeking committed RCPath Fellows working in the following specialties:
- Histopathology/Cellular Pathology
- Neuropathology
- Clinical biochemistry/chemical pathology
- Forensic pathology
- Haematology
- Toxicology
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 help you learn and enhance your own professional knowledge, as well as providing opportunities to collaborate with fellow pathologists across the UK.
How to apply
To declare your interest in becoming a BPR author, please complete this form by 9am on Wednesday 1 July 2026.
Please contact [email protected] if you have any queries.