Holistic Care of the Surgical Patient: Reflective Practice Using Gibbs' Reflective Cycle

The assignment is about the student in the operating department practitioner reflecting on the patient's complaint on the pay. The student uses Gibbs' reflective cycle to focus on the aspects of holistic care, infection control, communication, and maintenance. The reflection identifies the negatives of the incident such as poor communication, undressed physical and psychological distress, dismissing the concerns of the patient, and exposure to risks and hazards. The cycle also identifies the positives of the incident in the professional advocacy of the patient as well as adherence to the WHO checklist of surgical safety.