Reasons given by consultants for insufficient continuing professional development (CPD) to maintain expertise in paediatric practice
| Reason given | Surgeons (n=79) | Percentage | Anaesthetist (n=221) | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (a) Lack of funding | 28 | 35.4 | 89 | 40.3 |
| (b) Lack of study leave | 30 | 38.0 | 107 | 48.4 |
| (c) Do not consider this type of CPD relevant | 19 | 24.1 | 20 | 9.0 |
| (d) Poor quality of type of CPD attended | 8 | 10.1 | 35 | 15.8 |
| (e) Other | 16 | 20.2 | 27 | 12.2 |
Answers are multiple: surgeons 34 not answered; anaesthetists: 143 not answered.