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Training and accreditation standards for pathologists undertaking clinical trial work.
Gabrielle Rees1, Manuel Salto-Tellez2, Jessica L Lee3
1Department of Cellular Pathology, John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford, UK.
The Journal of Pathology. Clinical Research
|January 26, 2019
Summary
Pathologists require specialized training in Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and quality assurance for effective clinical trial participation. Recommendations aim to boost pathologist engagement in clinical trials for better data and research outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Pathology
- Clinical Trials
- Medical Research
Background:
- Clinical trials necessitate multidisciplinary teams for success.
- Pathologist involvement in trial design is crucial for optimizing data collection and translational research.
- Declining engagement of UK pathologists in academia and clinical trials research has been observed.
Purpose of the Study:
- To recommend optimal training and accreditation for pathologists in clinical trials.
- To facilitate increased pathologist engagement in clinical trials research.
- To ensure high-quality data collection and maximize translational research opportunities.
Main Methods:
- Review of current training requirements for pathologists in clinical trials.
- Analysis of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and Good Clinical Laboratory Practice (GCLP) training needs.
- Assessment of External Quality Assurance (EQA) schemes relevance.
Main Results:
- Pathologists require formal GCP training and potentially GCLP training.
- Trial-specific investigator meetings and EQA schemes are vital components of training.
- Current training structures may not adequately support pathologist involvement.
Conclusions:
- Centralized educational events and postgraduate teaching are recommended for pathologist training.
- Encouraging GCP training for pathologists in training is essential.
- Implementing these recommendations is expected to increase pathologist participation in clinical trials.
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