Reflection and reflexion

Thompson, Sally (2025) Reflection and reflexion. Journal of Paramedic Practice, 17 (7). p. 302. Item availability may be restricted.

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Abstract

This month, we are going to look at reflection and reflexive practice. You will all be familiar with reflecting on your own practice. Indeed, the HCPC requires you to ‘reflect on and review practice’ as a standard of entry into the profession. You will have been encouraged to reflect on interesting/unusual incidents or incidents that ‘went wrong’. Usually, this type of reflection involves a large descriptive element of what happened, some consideration of how you felt about aspects of this at the time, possibly some brief analysis of key events and some action planning from what you learned and how you may manage things differently if you encounter this type of incident again. This is basic reflection. To move forward in level 7 study, there are many other aspects to consider. Remember, description is not needed in the main text of academic submissions. Description of events needs to be presented as a case study within an appendix where possible (check with your institution that they allow appendices or ask where they would like the descriptive elements).

Item Type:	Article
Journal / Publication Title:	Journal of Paramedic Practice
Publisher:	MA Healthcare
ISSN:	2041-9457
Departments:	Institute of Health > Centre for Excellence in Paramedic Practice
Additional Information:	Sally Thompson, Senior Lecturer Paramedic CPD Programme, Institute of Health, University of Cumbria, UK.
Depositing User:	Insight Administrator
SWORD Depositor:	Insight Administrator
Date Deposited:	14 Jul 2025 08:46
Last Modified:	15 Jul 2025 09:00
URI:	https://insight.cumbria.ac.uk/id/eprint/8960