Ignoring or mishandling GDP E218 work can have cascading consequences:


Implementing an E218 protocol prevents last-minute scrambles. Here is a recommended 7-day workflow:

The drudgery of manual E218 work is ending. By 2026–2027, expect:

However, human expertise will remain critical for judgment calls—like valuing illegal activities or estimating owner-occupied housing services.


This is where GDP E218 work separates amateurs from professionals. Do not write: "Patient has crooked teeth."

Instead, use the ABCDE framework: