Separating update of QuickTime from update of iTunes - good idea?

I just ran a utility called Secunia PSI, which told me my existing QuickTime 7.3.1(??) was a security hazard and that I should update it.
1) Is it a good idea to upgrade QuickTime independently of iTunes?
2) Is it a good idea to uninstall my old QuickTime before I download the newest version?

iTunes depends on a good QuickTime install. Lots of folks that have problems with iTunes are actually having those problems because the QT install didn't finish properly.
I myself have never had these probelms, but here is the QT standalone link, it's version 7.5 today
http://www.apple.com/quicktime/download/
Just choose the one without iTunes.

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