Key points on being a reflective practitioner
- Summary
- Demonstrating reflection
- Anonymising reflective notes
- Key points on being a reflective practitioner
Things you will learn from this guidance:
- Reflective practice does not have to be daunting.
- Reflection is personal and there is no single way you should reflect.
- Your medical school will support you in developing the skill of reflection.
- Taking time to reflect on experiences that have made you think or question your ideas or values is important for your individual wellbeing and development as a professional.
- When keeping a note, you should anonymise the information as far as possible.
- A reflective note does not need to describe full details of an experience. It should capture what you have learned and any planned actions arising from the experience.
- Group reflection often leads to ideas or actions that can improve patient care.
- Reflection should not substitute or override other processes that are necessary to record, escalate or discuss significant events and serious incidents.
