Melanie Jasper

Key leadership skills are required to implement and sustain change in healthcare. This text integrates theory and practice to distill the reality of leadership in healthcare, looking at current issues in the context of the field.

'Beginning Reflective Practice' introduces the concept of reflective practice and explains its purpose to the healthcare student and professional. It demonstrates the skills necessary for effective reflective practice, and explores the ongoing benefits of successful reflection.

Critical reflection, like all practice-based skills, can only be mastered by doing it. This practical user's guide takes the reader through a structured and coherent course in reflective practice, with exercises.

This is a guide to the principles that underpin effective learning and assessment strategies within the practice setting and provides practical guidance on ways in which individuals and teams can meet the challenge of increasing student numbers in busy nursing and midwifery environments.