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Foot Health talk ‘Step Into My World’
Anecdotes provide a good basis for learning about podiatry from alcohol, halitosis to cellulitis and amputation. In this 40 minute talk David Tollafield provides wide coverage from his 40 years experience.
Journal Publications David Tollafield
'Journal Publications' Provides a catalogue of reference material in podiatric medicine and surgery which has been linked directly with sources to provide the reader with the full text or abstract. Podiatry and the Changing Face of Consent Podiatry. Tollafield D R....
Workshops and meetings
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.
Writing for Reflective Podiatric Practice
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. Sorry I should have been clearer
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.
High heels challenged – Part 2
Material that exists on the subject of high heels appears to stretch back to the late 20th century and first decade of the 21st. There is no shortage of evidence which is written from every standpoint.
Its worth looking a little more at the science behind journalist reports.
How to go about clinical reflection
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.
Making Reflection Happen
As far as the registration (regulation) bodies (Councils) are concerned it comes down to you as an individual. No matter what system exists there are few checks and balances as to whether you do reflect on your clinical work unless you are tested. It is at this point that you are made aware of any deficiencies
Where does foot pain come from?
'Where does foot pain come from?''Where does foot pain come from?' is covered in my second article on foot pain with some free downloadable information and my full article. This feature covers pain on the inside versus the outside of the foot...