A virtuous framework for professional reflection

Reflection on professional practice (either individually or in dialogue with peers or seniors) will often focus on doctors' skills. This approach emphasises compliance and competence. This paper suggests that an alternative and useful lens for professional reflection and development can be draw...

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Published in:Future healthcare journal 2023-03, Vol.10 (1), p.78-81
Main Authors: George, Andrew JT, Urch, Catherine E, Cribb, Alan
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Opinion
phronesis
professional practice
reflection
telos
virtue ethics
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Summary:Reflection on professional practice (either individually or in dialogue with peers or seniors) will often focus on doctors' skills. This approach emphasises compliance and competence. This paper suggests that an alternative and useful lens for professional reflection and development can be drawn from the framework of virtue ethics to encourage consideration of the ultimate purpose of medicine, and the character or virtues needed to be a good doctor. This alternative approach supports doctors to reflect on and develop their virtues, including practical wisdom, which orchestrates the doctor's skills and virtues. This emphasis on purpose and character within professional reflection promotes excellence, rather than just competency, and engages with what motivated most doctors to enter medicine.
ISSN:2514-6645
2514-6653
DOI:10.7861/fhj.2022-0121