This assignment is a reflective analysis of safeguarding practices within adult nursing, employing Driscoll's reflective model. The student explores various forms of abuse, including medication misuse, inappropriate physical sanctions, and psychological abuse, observed in clinical practice. The reflection describes specific incidents, analyzes their implications for patient safety and well-being, and identifies the need for improved safeguarding measures. Key learning outcomes include the importance of recognizing abuse, adhering to safeguarding principles, and implementing proactive strategies. The student proposes actions such as implementing the eight principles of prevention (empowerment, prevention, proportionality, protection, partnership, accountability, and transparency) and developing robust reporting and inquiry processes. The conclusion emphasizes the value of reflective practice, the identification of safeguarding failures, and the need for nurses to be empowered and accountable for patient safety, highlighting the importance of adopting safeguarding principles in healthcare settings.