Practice Points

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  Guidelines are necessary to define the current practice and future scope of telepathology. As more users begin to adopt digital imaging technology in accordance with current guidelines, these guidelines will evolve.
  
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  Validation establishes user confidence and provides essential documentation that the technology has been prudently implemented for each intended use. It helps assure us that digital pathology is being used accurately, efficiently and consistently.
  
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  Regulated environments may change, but will always follow good laboratory practices for which guidelines provide direction. As anticipated updates in technology advance quickly, new applications will continuously emerge. This will keep telepathology standardisation in constant evolution, which in turn will help promote safer medical practice.