How can I be a good reflective practitioner?

prioritise your time well and ensure a good work-life balance. apply ethical and moral reasoning to your work. work effectively in a team, including being able to give constructive and honest feedback. manage your own learning and development.

What is reflection in GP?

Reflection is done as writing, SLOWS us down and in doing so, allows us to probe our thoughts and feelings and develop or conclusions (or reflections) more thoughtfully. Hence, the need for GP trainees to write about events and their reflections in the ePortfolio by way of learning log entries.

Why is reflection important as a practitioner?

Reflection allows you to identify and appreciate positive experiences and better identify ways that you can improve your practice and service delivery. It can also be useful when you have had more challenging experiences; helping you to process and learn from them.

What is a reflective professional practitioner?

A ‘reflective practitioner’ is someone who, at regular intervals, looks back at the work they do, and the work process, and considers how they can improve. They ‘reflect’ on the work they have done.

How do you write a reflection NHS?

Writing reflectively for the purpose of an assessment is not simply describing something that happened, nor is it everything you think and feel….

1. Describe what actually happened.
2. How did you feel about this?
3. What do you think others felt? For example, a patient or colleague.

Why is reflective practice difficult?

Environment. For some people, finding a physical location to be reflective can be a challenge. You will need to be in a certain mind set in order to practice reflection and it can be difficult to find an available place for this. Some people need a busy environment whilst others will need somewhere quiet and empty.

Which skill is used by a reflective practitioner?

Skills and attitudes for reflective practice The literature commonly refers to the following as being the skills required of reflective practice: self awareness, description, critical analysis, synthesis and evaluation (Atkins & Murphy, 1994).

Why is reflection important in Healthcare NHS?

Reflection enables health professionals to share knowledge with others, to benefit practice and helps practitioners make sense of challenging and complicated situations (Chapman et al, 2008). This helps to optimise their work practice and improve Interprofessional relationships.

What is reflective practice in NHS?

Reflective Practice includes: being conscious of the influence of your beliefs, values, qualities, strengths and limitations. being able to systematically evaluate an experience or event to develop a new perspective. being able to identify and adopt appropriate changes to your practice.

How do you practice reflection?

15 Ways to Practice Self-Reflection

1. Identify the Important Questions.
2. Meditate.
3. Journal.
4. Do A Writing Exercise.
5. Take a Walk In Nature.
6. Talk to Yourself Out Loud.
7. Perform Breathing Exercises.
8. Read.

What are the challenges faced by reflective practitioners?

For some people, finding a physical location to be reflective can be a challenge. You will need to be in a certain mind set in order to practice reflection and it can be difficult to find an available place for this. Some people need a busy environment whilst others will need somewhere quiet and empty.

Can the GMC ask for reflective notes?

When keeping a note, the information should be anonymised as far as possible. The GMC does not ask a doctor to provide their reflective notes in order to investigate a concern about them. They can choose to offer them as evidence of insight into their practice. Reflective notes can currently be required by a court.

What are the benefits of group reflective notes?

Group reflection often leads to ideas or actions that can improve patient care. The healthcare team should have opportunities to reflect and discuss openly and honestly what has happened when things go wrong. A reflective note does not need to capture full details of an experience.

What should be included in a reflective note?

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.

What information should I anonymise when keeping a reflective note?

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.