If we reflect through an experience we must be able to make changes afterwards. There may not be a need to change, or as you review your results glaring holes appear that need a fresh approach. The process is made up of repetitive cycles rather than a single cycle. We should not set aside our actions because there is a constant need to provide the best outcome, best performance and minimise risk and error. This can only come through diligent use of an audit or some other type of review process.

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Reflection is about what you observe, what you have learned that works and what does not. It should consider your mistakes which shared can help others. Sure, this is not always easy because you feel embarrassed. That is why I started to write. It is not trumping myself up as Mr Perfect as who can aspire to this status?

Reflection is an important part of a clinicians duty as laid down by professional body regulators. Knowing how to reflect is important and writing is not the only way. If it is the preferred method then this article offers an example using the subject of hyperlinking.

While audit may appear dry it should appeal to the clinician as a way of reflecting on their own clinical performance. Examples are given from author David Tollafield in this series on reflection from clinical practice.