What Should You be Reading to Guide Your Practice

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In this engaging presentation, Elizabeth Ashby addresses the challenges faced by medical professionals in keeping their practices up to date with current guidelines and evidence in orthopedics. She opens with a humorous acknowledgment of the audience's attention level and transitions into discussing the importance of national guidelines, specifically highlighting the limited pediatric orthopedic guidelines available on the BOA website. Elizabeth emphasizes the daunting nature of staying informed amid the continuous influx of new evidence in the medical field. She recommends subscribing to various peer-reviewed journals, including those within subspecialties, and discusses the benefits of the Bone and Joint 360 resource for monthly research updates.



Recognizing the limitations of reading alone, she highlights the value of communication with colleagues and social events for informal knowledge exchange. Elizabeth stresses the need for structured educational sessions, such as journal clubs, to facilitate ongoing learning among consultants and trainees alike. She advocates for engaging widely in the orthopedic community, employing digital tools, and utilizing social media like Twitter for real-time updates and networking.



Toward the end of her talk, Elizabeth encourages active participation in teaching, reviewing journals, and engaging in research as effective methods for personal growth and staying informed. She shares a personal anecdote about an unexpected research opportunity with a veterinary colleague, reinforcing the idea that opportunities for learning can arise from various contexts. Closing with a motivational note, Elizabeth inspires her audience to seize every learning opportunity and stay curious.

DOI: 10.1302/3114-221793

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