It was rather nicely put in one of the "Doctor" series of films, when the professor asked a medical student.

"What would you do if you were presented with a patient who was dying, and you could not diagnose or relieve his condition?"

"I would pray to the lLord for guidance", said the student.

The professor replied "Young man, do you not think you should ask the opinion of a professional consultant, before calling on the services of an amateur?"

Don T.