Reflection has its importance in clinical practice; we always try to succeed and this can be achieved by learning every day of our lives through the experiences we encounter. In this way we can reconsider and rethink our previous knowledge and add new learning to our knowledge base so as to inform our practice. Learning new skills doesn't stop at qualification; this should become second nature to thinking professionals as they continue their professional development throughout their careers (Jasper, 2006). According to Rolfe et al. (2001), reflection does not simply increase our knowledge, but also challenges the concepts and theories with which we try to make sense of that knowledge. Gaining knowledge through reflection is a modern way of learning from practice that can be traced back to at least the 1930s and the work of John Dewey, an American philosopher and educator who was the instigator of what might be called "discovery learning" or learning by experience. He argued that we learn by doing and that appreciating what results from what we do leads to a process of developing knowledge, the nature and importance of which we must then try to interpret (Rolfe et al., 2001). the reflection will be structured using Graham Gibbs' educational cycle (framework), according to the recommendations of Rolfe et al. (2001), as often neither the object nor the content of what we reflect on is necessarily important, but rather its analysis in terms of what can be gained in understanding and learning. In compliance with current legislation on the protection and respect of individuals' right to anonymity, (Clamp, Gough and Land 2004; Polit and Beck 2007), and to confidentiality, (Burns and G...... middle of paper ...... and Wilkins, p180.Rolfe, Gary; Dawn, Melanie (2001). Critical reflection for the nursing and helping professions: a user's guide et al . 23 May 2015.http://www.cumbria.ac.uk/Public/LISS/Documents/skillsatcumbria/ReflectiveModelRolfe.pdfStandards of Proficiency (2014) Operating Department Practitioners 2 June 2014http ://www.hpc-uk.org/ assets/documents/10000514standards_of_Proficiency_ODP.pdfStandards of conduct, performance and ethics. (2008) Health Professions Council UK http://www.hcpc-uk.org/publications/standards/index.asp?id=38Webster CS, Merry AF, Larsson L, McGrath KA, Weller J. The Frequency and Nature of Drug Administration Error During Anesthesia 2001; 29: 494-500.