Description

Compassionate practice is a running concept that I have observed, experienced, and practiced during both my GP and hospital placements. All clinicians have a good foundation of knowledge. However, it is the mannerisms of actively listening, being able to connect with colleagues and patients, and creating safe spaces, which can set some clinicians apart from each other. The key factor is for these qualities to be natural, organic, and authentic. As such, I wanted to explore this concept in my creative enquiry to compassionate practice, whilst highlighting the realities of a GP, through spoken word.

Through my spoken word, I wanted to incorporate the different senses and parts of a GP, hence naming my poem 'Anatomy of a GP'. Moreover, I aimed to raise awareness of the physical body of the GP. I hope that this creative piece brings self-awareness to practicing GPs, healthcare professionals, as well as to the public so they can understand what GPs experience through daily

Reflection

'Anatomy of a GP' draws upon the concept of compassionate practice, whilst highlighting the realities and challenges of being a GP. I reflected on what I observed during my GP placement, including the subtle qualities that I felt made a GP not just a good GP, but a great one. I came across and was inspired by the spoken word 'These are the Hands', by Michael Rosen, 2016. This piece was the appreciation of the hands of healthcare workers, that do so much, yet can be easily overlooked. I drew upon the stylistic composition of the creative piece and put my own twist on it. Rather than focusing on just one part of the body, I extrapolated this to the whole person. Each part focuses on some of the qualities of a GP. This spoken word has more than one meaning, open to interpretation, which I encourage and welcome.