Acknowledgements

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The third edition of the Manual of Use and Interpretation of Pathology Tests is being published entirely in electronic format, on CD-ROM, following the success of the first two hard copy editions. The editing process has been done almost entirely by electronic means, posing new challenges for all those involved. The College remains indebted to the Editors, for their assistance in a difficult process and their commitment to the principles underlying this publication. Dr Jean McPherson, Dr Vera Stoermer, Dr Alan Clague, Dr Virginia Billson, Dr David Gillis, Dr Christine Johnson and Dr Mark Pilbeam, as past and/or present members of the Board of Education, have contributed to both the second edition and to this third edition. Dr Wendy Erber, Dr Ross Bradbury and A/Professor Ron Walls were also major contributors to the second edition. Professor Ron Trent and Dr Yiu-Lam Kwan have since joined the editorial group and have contributed to this third edition.

Professor Stephen Cordner provided the section on the autopsy. Dr Allan Lloyd and Dr Michael Gribble contributed to the section on the reliability of test results. Written material, editorial comment and/or advice over the three editions has been provided by a number of other colleagues. These individuals are listed below and are thanked for their contributions:

Dr Bentley Atcheson	Dr Gordon Baker
Dr Paul Bedford	A/Prof Thomas Boogert
Dr Michael Boyle	Ms Joan Brick
Dr Nigel Brown	Dr Ian Chambers
Mr Gary Clarke	Dr Peter Coleman
Ms Margaret Collecutt	Prof David Davies
A/Prof Olaf Drummer	Dr Geoffrey Forbes
A/Prof Margaret O Garson	Dr Maree Gleeson
Ms Irene Goodhew	Dr Michael Gribble
Dr Michael Guerin	Dr Leigh Hammond
Dr Gary Hoffman	Ms Linda Hueston
Ms Rebecca Jansma	Prof Geoffrey Kellerman
Mr John Lowan	A/Prof James McCluskey
Dr Richard McMullin	Dr Gabrielle Medley
Dr Matthew Meerkin	Dr Cliff Meldrum
Dr Howard Morris	Dr Nick Mulvany
Dr Stan Pilbeam	Dr Joanne Pink
Dr Bob Pritchard	Dr Eva Raik
A/Prof William Rawlinson	Dr Glen Reeves
A/Prof Peter Roberts-Thompson	Dr Arabella Smith
Ms Greta Spall	A/Prof Alison Street
Dr Graeme Suthers	Dr Amanda Thomson
A/Prof John Turnidge	Dr Philip Tynan
Dr Dakshesh Vakil	Prof John Vince
Dr David Williams	Ms Norma Worswick

The concept of producing a manual to guide clinicians in the use and interpretation of pathology tests originated with Prof Ernest Finckh during his time as President of the College (1979-1981). Prof David Thomas was responsible for the initial work done to translate the concept into reality and was co-editor of the first edition. Dr Eva Raik, as Honorary Secretary (1981-1986) and as Vice President/President (1991-1997) has provided support and, at times much-needed, encouragement throughout. The task has been actively supported by Council through almost two decades. Dr Jack Hamer (President 1997-1999) and the immediate past President, Prof David Davies, have actively supported the production of a third edition.

Mr David Meggitt, of Climeg Pty Ltd, played a major role in the preparation of the first and second editions, including type setting and design. He made a difficult task possible. The College would also like to thank Dr Dom Swinkels for converting the Manual to electronic format, Ms Belinda Neill for her assistance with the editorial process, Mr Patrick Skagerfält for his technical assistance and Mrs Louise Hain for her secretarial support.

The Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia
November 2001