2. Using an Expert. What is expertise ? ?

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

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

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

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

7. Brainstorm Advantages of asking an expertAdvantages of asking an expert Limitations of asking an expertLimitations of asking an expert

8. What would you ask ? Problems from critical event diaryProblems from critical event diary Can the group answer?Can the group answer? Formulate the questionFormulate the question

9. Ask an expert ! Answers ?Answers ? Applicable ?Applicable ? Followable ?Followable ?

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