My Reflection In Medical Practice

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MY REFLECTION ON THE CORE COMPETENCE IN MEDICAL PRACTICE MODULE

Knowledge is continuously derived and analyzed from the experience of learners validating the truism that experience is the best teacher (Kolb, 1984). The aim of this module was to assist international students improve their communication skills which is key to a successful medical practice. This essay examines my journey through the module, sums up my experience and highlights its relevance to my career.

The module composed of seven classical themes, consisting of topics such as Gibbs cycle, language for debates, changing NHS culture, mind maps, leadership for academic skills, communicating in difficult situations, health education, presentation skills, etc. A presenter’s appearance …show more content…

Our first lecture heralded the beginning of theme one. Communication-anxiety is a challenge new student’s face (McCroskey, 1970). Initially, I was apprehensive at the beginning of the lecture due to culture shock and the challenge of acclimatizing to a new environment. However as we began to interact my initial fears were allayed. We shared experiences about our trip to the UK and had a lecture on Gibbs reflective cycle. Gibbs cycle is a theoretical model of reflection (6 steps) in which one step informs the other steps (Gibbs, 1988). In theme two, we learnt about how culture affects health care and the changing NHS culture (Francis report). The report was an inquiry into the Mid Staffordshire NHS scandal. Francis (2013) concludes that there should be a true commitment by all those who work in the NHS in ensuring that the patient comes first. The need to choose a culture of learning, safety and transparency were the key summary of the inquiry. Furthermore, we looked at leadership qualities, reflected on our individual leadership qualities, had a debate on ward rounds and learnt some medical idioms. Theme three emphasized on ideas for academic writing which involved how to plan an essay and mind map. Mind mapping is a diagrammatic way of expressing thoughts on any particular subject which involves placing the main topic at the Centre and branching main ideas that relate to the central topic (Buzan, 2013). My colleagues and I participated in the various exercises and group work presented. Mind map is a collaborative learning tool (Budd

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