Self knowledge, emotional intelligence (self-awareness, self-regulation, self-motivation, social
awareness, social skills), inquisitiveness, critical thinking - ANS-What are some elements of
self-reflective knowledge for practitioners?
How we think and feel about ourselves thereby including the multiple selves of awareness,
self-esteem, worth and confidence - ANS-What is meant by the term self-concept?
How an individual conceieves of themselves as a doctor - ANS-What is meant by the term
professional identity?
Being and displaying the behaviour of a professional - ANS-What is meant by the term
professionalism?
Individuals evaluation appraisal of self - ANS-What is meant by the term self-esteem?
Having the ability to look within ourselves to get a clear snapshot of our thoughts, beliefs,
emotions, motivations, and our personality in general - ANS-What is meant by the term
self-awareness?
Reduced stress & anxiety
Increased learning
Competence
Self-awareness - ANS-What are some outcomes for a self-reflective practice?
Stories, dialogue, reflective journaling, reflective groups, structures reflective models -
ANS-What are some tools for self-reflection?
Gender, prior work in health care, understanding of team work, knowledge of the profession,
cognitive flexibility, confidence, acting, communication, leadership, autonomy, social
extroversion, expectations, sense of fit, self-esteem, self-image, values - ANS-What characters
influence professional identity?