Can poetry help GPs and GP trainees to develop their reflective practice?. Issue 6 (June 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Whittle, Bethany; Macgregor, Kirsty; Cooper, Max; Sornalingam, Sangeetha; Okorie, Michael
• Is Part Of: InnovAiT. Volume 15:Issue 6(2022)
• Page Start: 323
• Page End: 329
• Publication Date: 2022-06
• Subjects: Family medicine -- Periodicals; Physicians (General practice) -- Training of -- Great Britain -- Periodicals; 610
• DOI: 10.1177/17557380221086310
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1755-7380

Abstract

Fostering reflective practice is an integral part of continuing professional development and general practice training. However, popular reflective tools are often applied superficially, with little insight generated as a result. This article presents engagement with poetry as a unique method of reflection, which can enable clinicians to reflect on challenging experiences including those encountered during the COVID-19 pandemic. Existing communities who use poetry as a reflective tool will be spotlighted. Finally, the impact of poetic reflection in building resilience and mature reflection for GPs and GP trainees will be considered.