7. Professionalism

Question 1

What is “reflection”?

Answer 1

Reflection is the process of looking back at an event or action and critically analyse its various elements to gain insight into professional practice. It is a core clinical skill.

Question 2

Kolb’s experiential learning cycle

Answer 2

1. Concrete experience (doing/having an experience)
2. Reflective observation (reviewing/reflecting on the experience)
3. Abstract conceptualisation (concluding/learning form the experience)
4. Active experimentation (planning/trying out what you have learnt)

Question 3

Three stage model of reflection

Answer 3

1. What? - experience
2. So what? - reflection
3. Now what? - learning

Question 4

Factors that influence fitness to practice

Answer 4

1. Misconduct
2. Convictions or cautions
3. Physical or mental health conditions
4. A determination that fitness to practise is impaired