Doctors welcome focus on learning

Reaction to ‘Reflection’ guidance

The BMA hopes the guidance and accompanying toolkit will give doctors the confidence to reflect safely, securely and effectively.

It has long said there is no single way to reflect effectively, so it is a ‘positive first step’ to see this guidance acknowledge that scope for reflection includes group discussions and other methods, according to Dr Jeeves Wijesuriya, its junior doctors’ leader.

Dr Jeeves Wijesuriya

He called on health education bodies and royal colleges to now ensure they are consistent in their own guidance about the requirements for trainees, including on the need for written material.