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RCPath advice on the management of histology slides, request forms and microscopes during infectious disease outbreaks
This document clarifies RCPath advice on handling slides, request forms and microscopes during the COVID-19 outbreak.
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RCPath advice on the opening of unfixed histopathological specimens during infectious disease outbreaks
This advice is provided to help reduce the risk of transmission of infection between healthcare staff and patients via histopathological specimens during the COVID-19 outbreak.
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Letter: NHS personal protection equipment, 28 March 2020
This letter from the National Medical Director of NHS England and NHS Improvement, Medical Director and Director of Health Protection of Public Health England and the Chair of the Academy of Medical Royal College about the supply and safety of, and guidance related to, NHS personal protective equipment.
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Recommendations on the prioritisation and deferral of pathology laboratory work
In light of unprecedented stress on laboratory systems from the COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2) epidemic testing, these recommendations have been provided by RCPath, IBMS, ACP and ACB as a guide to prioritisation of resources.
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RCPath guidance on the use of POCT equipment in COVID-19-positive patients
This guidance is based on documentation produced by the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust for the use of point of care tests for confirmed or suspected COVID-19 patients. It should be adapted for local use depending on the clinical setting and range of POCT in use.
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Transmission-based precautions: Guidance for care of deceased during COVID-19 pandemic
This guidance was produced by the Royal College of Pathologists and the Association for Anatomical Pathology Technology in conjunction with Public Health England.
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Letter: Important and urgent – next steps on NHS response, 17 March 2020
This letter sets out important actions that NHS England and NHS Improvement are asking every part of the NHS to put in place, to redirect staff and resources, building on multiple actions already in train.
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RCPath COVID-19 and potential redeployment of pathologists
This document offers guidance and advice to pathologists facing potential redeployment during the COVID-19 outbreak.
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RCPath advice on MDT meetings during infectious disease outbreaks
This document provides advice for pathologists working as part of multidisciplinary teams during infectious disease outbreaks.