It is the responsibility of each trainee doctor to ensure that they are aware
of relevant developments in clinical care and also ensure that their
practice conforms to the highest standards possible. An awareness of
the evidence base behind current practice and a need to audit one’s own
practice is vital. A good trainee doctor will ensure that the knowledge
possessed is communicated effectively. In the formal setting of teaching
and training specific competences will have to be acquired to ensure that
the trainee doctor recognises the best practice and techniques.