The purpose of reflective clinical journals is to provide students with an opportunity to focus on the impact of their personal and clinical learning

The purpose of reflective clinical journals is to provide students with an opportunity to focus on the impact of their personal and clinical learning. .

This second journal should be a reflection on a personal bias/belief related to a patient history element that could prejudice your impression of a patient, conflict with patient care or clinical practice compliance with standardized guidelines. Examine areas that you need to be cognizant of that can skew your perspective.  reflect on your values, beliefs and potential areas of bias then evaluate the actual or potential impact on patient care or interaction from this clinical experience.

Some areas of bias commonly experienced may include:

• Same sex relationships
• Single parents/ Adolescent parents
• History of STI, smoking or substance use in pregnancy
• History of pregnancy termination
• Poor prenatal care

While journals are reflective, they must meet all standards of collegiate level writing. Thoughts and ideas are to be articulate, organized and supported with literature where appropriate. Use of proper grammar, punctuation and correct spelling is expected.

any one of these topics is fine