The committee also questioned "the adequacy of operating knowledge on the part of key personnel".
It also criticised the adequacy of current knowledge of the investigative utility of a range of forensic genetic technologies and suggested the establishment of an international 'observatory' capable of collating comparative data on the effectiveness of uses of forensic genetics in support of criminal investigations and prosecutions.
The adequacy of the knowledge of TB treatment could therefore only be assessed to a limited extent.
The analysis of the evidence base from the scientific literature included details about the screening tests, the efficaciousness of treatments, and the adequacy of the knowledge base of the condition.
Aspects of "objective" quality decisions can be incorporated into subjective measures by querying patient perceptions of the adequacy of their knowledge, their level of involvement, or the amount of time they had to make their decisions [ 9, 15- 17, 19- 23].
There were, however, significant differences on 2 of the subscales of the AAPPQ: "adequacy of knowledge and skills in working with drinkers" (intervention 31.71, s.d. 4.44 vs. control mean 26.29, s.d.6.88, p < 0.05) and "self esteem in working with drinkers" (intervention mean 29.56, s.d.5.16 vs. control mean 25.64, s.d. 4.74, p = 0.021).
In 1979, Light [ 8] considered five areas where medical students experience uncertainty: expectations of the professor, adequacy of knowledge, appropriate diagnosis, effective treatment, and patient satisfaction.
Although few knowledge deficits have been detected in today's PBL-educated students, a decreasing concern with the adequacy of the professional knowledge base could yet erode the future credibility of the medical profession.
Role adequacy and role legitimacy are concerned with role security, i.e., how individuals perceive the adequacy of their skills and knowledge in relation to problem drinkers and how appropriate it is for them to work with such clients.
