Articulate the definitions and nature of professionalism in healthcare. Demonstrate the use of reflective practice within professional development. Critically evaluate methods of teaching and assessing professionalism in their healthcare practice. Evaluate current practices used in healthcare to deal with unprofessionalism.

Write a reflective account of professionalism as it affects your teaching experiences in healthcare.

[Note: although this assessment is reflective, you will be expected to use sources to illustrate and provide support for points made]

It is expected that you will create your own title that reflects the chosen emphasis of your individual essay. Your essay could focus on your experiences of teaching or, being taught about, professionalism. Topics within your essay should be chosen to allow appropriate levels of evaluation to be shown. Make sure your introductory paragraph clearly outlines what you will cover in your essay.

Focus-

This assessment comprises a 2000 word written assignment. It is designed to primarily assess learning outcomes 2 and 3, although all LOs must be included in this assignment (see assignment brief for more information):

1. Articulate the definitions and nature of professionalism in healthcare.

2. Demonstrate the use of reflective practice within professional development.

3. Critically evaluate methods of teaching and assessing professionalism in their healthcare practice.

4. Evaluate current practices used in healthcare to deal with unprofessionalism.