Transcript P7 (Adams)

Forensic Pathology
Forensic Pathology Symposium 23 April 2009
Jeff Adams
History - 1
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Wasserman Report
Policy Advisory Board
The Register
Leishman Review
Pathology Delivery Board
NPIA
Standards
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The Regulator
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Calls for regulation
Creation
Why regulate?
What to regulate?
Forensic Science
Forensic Pathology
Specialist Group
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Nominees from
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Pathology Delivery Board
Royal College of Pathologists
British Association of Forensic Medicine
Coroner’s Society
ACPO
Human Tissue Authority
Crown Prosecution Service
Scotland and Northern Ireland
Current Position – Forensic Pathology
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Review of Code of Practice
Audit
Mortuary Standards
Coroners and Justice Bill
Re-validation Processes
Current Position – General
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General Standards
End User Requirements
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Legal Obligations
Law Commission – Expert Evidence
Impact
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