As histopathologists, we rely heavily on the clinical information provided with request forms to inform us of the patient’s current complaint and relevant medical history. This varies enormously between clinicians. We also build up a relationship with our clinicians who regularly send biopsy material. This is particularly relevant in gastrointestinal pathology—for example, in assessing the endoscopic appearance of inflammatory bowel disease and the subsequent interpretation of the histological findings. With time, we develop an understanding with the clinicians who we deal with …