Reflective Journal on Clinical Experience

Running head: REFLECTIVE JOURNAL ON CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
REFLECTIVE JOURNAL ON CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
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REFLECTIVE JOURNAL ON CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
Description:
The case of care for the patients gained prime importance. During my course as a care
provider in paediatric ward, I gained immense experience to understand the problems among
the patients. In similar regards, I realised that job role of a professional paediatrician is highly
different from that of a normal general physician. The gestures of a 5-year-old patient is hard
to comprehend; making it immense harder to prescribe care. In similar regards, it should be
fair enough to understand that the aspect of care might seem redundant in case similar
medical study I gained knowledge about the non-touch procedure. I saw my immediate
supervisor to treat a 5 year Old’s surgical wound without sanitizing her hands.
Feelings:
I was highly apprehensive about the fact that she failed to follow the basic nursing
protocol. However, I was extremely scared to rectify her faulty procedure, fearing she may
feel hurt or even subjected to insult. Under the guidance of my supervisor, I was supposed to
learn basic ethics and health protocol. However, I was confused that she herself failed to stick
to the rules. I was alarmed, and expected the doctor to wash her hands. Later, I decided to
speak to my mentor about the same incident. Understanding my concern, I thought she would
suggest me to directlytalk to the physician about it, but out of fear, I could not make it to her.
Evaluation:
The incident above was extremely challenging for me. I highly regret that I failed to
generate quick response. Due to the lack of my response, the patient was subjected to septic
infections. The 5-year-old child may suffer from serious infections or even sepsis and her life
can be at danger. I faced a dilemma that can take her life and due to lack of self-confidence
and the courage to react and respond in the most important situation, I fear the child can