[Modern quality management in pathology--accreditation according to EN DIN 45004: an experience report]

Accreditation according to EN DIN 45004 is a new way of documenting quality assurance and competence in pathology. It comprises a quality assurance program according to ISO 9002 as well as demonstration of diagnostic competence to a panel of experts. Accreditation results in a marked improvement of diagnostic quality and appears suitable to document special competence in pathology according to a flexible internationally recognized norm. We recommend accreditation according to EN DIN 45004 to all competent institutes of pathology.