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<p>Most post-mortem examinations are carried out by pathologists who specialise in
histopathology. However, post-mortems are not a requirement of the Certificate of
Completion of Training in histopathology, therefore, the number of histopathologists
who are qualified to carry out post-mortem examinations for coroners is not held centrally.</p><p>Overall,
in January 2019, there were 1,206 full time equivalent (FTE) consultant histopathologists
in the National Health Service in England. This represents a 10% (119 FTE) increase
compared to January 2010.</p><p>Health Education England has committed to attract
and retain more histopathologists by 2021 as part of its Cancer Workforce Plan for
England published in December 2017. In 2019, 100% of specialist histopathology training
places were filled.</p>
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