Reflection is an opportunity to learn from our mistakes, improve our practice and knowledge, and to also recognise the positives from an experience. If we don’t use reflection, we will never understand reasons why we do certain things or never be able to improve on previous experiences for the future. Reflection is essential in a care setting as situations are always arising, and we need to make sure we work to the best of our ability.
This essay will be discussing the importance of reflection within personal and professional development and also the role of reflection in the provision of quality care within a care setting. This particular essay will involve the values and principles of the NMC (Nursing and Midwifery Council) and also a thoroughly …show more content…
The NMC provide codes of conduct, standards and the values and principles which must be followed. The Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) have their own set of values and principles which must be followed and adhered to by nurses and midwives, regardless of their own ethical issues, their own opinions and personal views. The NMC 2010 states the values of the NMC are: nurses and midwives are accountable – they need to take responsibility for their own actions, and also act in the best interest of the people who use their health service; they are fair – they need to act with integrity and need to be trust worthy, they show consideration and understanding within their own practice; they need to remain professional – nurses and midwives need to meet a high standard of practice and reflect on practice to learn from mistakes; they are progressive – they build and keep networks; they also need to be inclusive – they respect everyone for their own specific role, provide equality and listen and act on feedback. As well as values, the NMC have specific principles that nurses and midwives need to follow. The NMC states that the principles they must follow are to treat people as individuals, this includes treating them with respect, be caring, compassionate and also to recognise diversity. Patient’s confidentiality is a very important principle of the NMC; you should respect the patient’s right to confidentiality and also to never disclose information about the patient without given permission. Another principle of the NMC is to co-operate with those in your care, this includes giving people information and advice and also to work with the patient’s families or carers. Gaining consent is vital when caring for someone, hence why it is selected principle of the NMC, you need to make sure that you gain the patient’s consent before you go ahead with any procedure or care. The last principle of
This essay will be discussing the importance of reflection within personal and professional development and also the role of reflection in the provision of quality care within a care setting. This particular essay will involve the values and principles of the NMC (Nursing and Midwifery Council) and also a thoroughly …show more content…
The NMC provide codes of conduct, standards and the values and principles which must be followed. The Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) have their own set of values and principles which must be followed and adhered to by nurses and midwives, regardless of their own ethical issues, their own opinions and personal views. The NMC 2010 states the values of the NMC are: nurses and midwives are accountable – they need to take responsibility for their own actions, and also act in the best interest of the people who use their health service; they are fair – they need to act with integrity and need to be trust worthy, they show consideration and understanding within their own practice; they need to remain professional – nurses and midwives need to meet a high standard of practice and reflect on practice to learn from mistakes; they are progressive – they build and keep networks; they also need to be inclusive – they respect everyone for their own specific role, provide equality and listen and act on feedback. As well as values, the NMC have specific principles that nurses and midwives need to follow. The NMC states that the principles they must follow are to treat people as individuals, this includes treating them with respect, be caring, compassionate and also to recognise diversity. Patient’s confidentiality is a very important principle of the NMC; you should respect the patient’s right to confidentiality and also to never disclose information about the patient without given permission. Another principle of the NMC is to co-operate with those in your care, this includes giving people information and advice and also to work with the patient’s families or carers. Gaining consent is vital when caring for someone, hence why it is selected principle of the NMC, you need to make sure that you gain the patient’s consent before you go ahead with any procedure or care. The last principle of