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Using an Expert

Using an Expert. . What is expertise ? ?. Introduction. When asked what to do or how to keep abreast of the latest developments the response is often “ask an Expert”. Today we hope to look at the limitations of this response, and its strengths !. Mea Culpa.

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Using an Expert

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  1. Using an Expert . What is expertise ??

  2. Introduction • When asked what to do or how to keep abreast of the latest developments the response is often “ask an Expert”. • Today we hope to look at the limitations of this response, and its strengths !

  3. Mea Culpa • I saw a 3 year old recently with a odd [overriding] little toe. • On asking a local orthopaedic surgeon he suggests a tenotomy • A local paediatrician, a friend of the family says it should be left alone. .

  4. So What - opinions differ • But you the clinician has to decide which opinion to believe ! • Which expert, • When and • For what !

  5. What is an expert ? • Are the definitions from the course book applicable? • Who owns experience?

  6. Brainstorm • Advantages of asking an expert • Limitations of asking an expert

  7. What would you ask ? • Problems from critical event diary • Can the group answer? • Formulate the question

  8. Ask an expert ! • Answers ? • Applicable ? • Followable ?

  9. Conclusion • When to use • When not to use • Not to follow blindly ! Think about this next time you ask !

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