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Developing professional judgment.

Colin Coles

    The Journal of Continuing Education in the Health Professions
    |May 15, 2002
    PubMed
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    Professional judgment involves making context-specific decisions, acknowledging that errors are inherent in practice. Developing practical wisdom through experience and critical reflection is key for professionals navigating complex tasks.

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    Area of Science:

    • Professional Practice and Ethics
    • Knowledge Management in Professions

    Background:

    • Professional practice demands complex decision-making in unpredictable situations.
    • Current healthcare ideologies emphasize evidence-based practice and protocols, potentially overlooking nuanced judgment.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To explore the concept of professional judgment, its theoretical underpinnings, development, and assessment.
    • To challenge the overreliance on evidence-based practice and protocols by highlighting the role of professional discretion.

    Main Methods:

    • Conceptual analysis of professional judgment.
    • Exploration of practical wisdom as a foundational element.
    • Distinction between deliberation and mere reflection in practice reconstruction.

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    Main Results:

    • Professional judgment requires deciding what is 'best' in a specific context, not an absolute 'right'.
    • Errors are an unavoidable aspect of professional practice.
    • Practical wisdom, gained through experience and peer interaction, is crucial for sound judgment.

    Conclusions:

    • Professional judgment is essential for navigating complex professional tasks.
    • Developing practical wisdom via critical reconstruction of practice is vital.
    • Professionals must critically appreciate their practice to address inherent contestable issues.