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In line with the modification to the colposcopy guidance, clarified that the discussion of moderate referrals with CIN1 at the MDT was discretionary and do not count as a 2-grade discrepancy.

Clarified the required maintenance of clinical skill for all pathologists reporting cervical screening programme histopathology

Updated in line with current World Health Organisation 2020 classification of tumours (female genital tumours). Updated the main requirements for MDT meetings to ensure they tally with the programme and colposcopy management guidance. Added new NHS CSP standards for turnaround times.

Added section 5.7 - high grade CIN extending to margins

Added 'Cervical Screening Programme: histopathology reporting handbook' and removed outdated document.

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