Planning of education and learning should be based on evidence of the effectiveness of various learning formats. The learning process should be directed by physicians actively involved at all stages from conceptualization to evaluation. Learning emanates from a sense of a need arising from a physician. It is linked to critical questioning of one's practice. Information sought is accurate and appropriate.
Information is only one part of learning.
More important is the process employed to identify it, to reflect on it, and to change behaviour accordingly. Self evaluation is built into the process. Physicians assess how their current knowledge and skills meet the changing needs of their patients. Physicians should be prepared to be self-critical in assessing how decisions made about integrating new information into practice have worked out. To enhance learning opportunities for physicians, they should facilitate, manage, consult and arrange.