Aims and Scope of Journal of Clinical Pathology
The Journal of Clinical Pathology (JCP) is a peer-reviewed medical journal covering all aspects of pathology, published by the BMJ Group and co-owned by the Association of Clinical Pathologists. Diagnostic and research areas covered include histopathology, virology, haematology, microbiology, cytopathology, chemical pathology, molecular pathology, forensic pathology, dermatopathology, neuropathology, and immunopathology. Each issue contains reviews, original articles, short reports, case reports, correspondence, and book reviews. Less
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CiteScore 

7
H-Index 

138
Impact Factor 

< 5
SJR 

Q1Medicine (miscellaneous)

SNIP 

1.25
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| Overview | |
| Publisher | BMJ PUBLISHING GROUP |
| Language | English |
| Frequency | Monthly |
| General Details | |
| Language | English |
| Frequency | Monthly |
| Publication Start Year | 1947 |
| Publisher URL | Visit website |
| Website URL | Visit website |
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