Re: Is that Sports Doctor still in da house?
Reply #18 –
From someone who works in a medical allied industry I have found that asking the right questions, even to the annoyance of the client is the first and most important step. And to remember that not all clients tell you exactly what is going on... or even how to tell you what is going on. So the information gathering process must be exhaustive before a diagnosis can even be entertained. Sure, you get a 'gut' feeling or indication from presenting symptoms but man, you gotta keep delving and even after that, be prepared for something to throw you. Even if the client responds well to the diagnosis and treatment you really must remain 'on the alert' until everyone is satisfied you're absolutely on the right track.
Enter ego. Medical practitioners, medically aligned, any industry really are also only human and in the unique, pressure cooker expectation of a footy club, some will leap to solutions before all the facts are known... just too appear as if they know what they're doing. Whereas I reckon a real pro is never afraid to say, "Not sure, yet."