The terms 'critical reflection' and 'reflective practice' are at the heart of modern healthcare. But what do they really mean?Building on its ground-breaking predecessor, entitled Critical Reflection for Nursing and the Helping Professions , this heavily revised second edition analyses and explores reflection. It presents a structured method that will enable you to both challenge and develop your own practice.This book is the essential guide to critical reflection for all students, academics and practitioners.New to this - Expanded to meet the needs of all healthcare practitioners- Redefines self-evaluation as a catalyst for personal and professional development- Fully updated edition of a respected now includes a chapter on the rise of professional knowledge