Using reflection to confront mistakes: Reframing failure for success

Abstract

This reflective piece explores how to reframe mistakes as opportunities for improvement. It emphasises the power of honest reflection, taking ownership, and using a structured approach.

Acknowledgments

I would like to thank Dr Christy Noble for her insightful perspective and wonderful guidance.

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No potential conflict of interest was reported by the author(s).

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Raquel B. McGill

Raquel B. McGill is a medical student, Faculty of Medicine, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.