IntroductionThe intent of this written essay is to demonstrate understanding of my views on the art and science of reflection and the issues surrounding reflective practice. It is based on a significant incident in my area of ​​clinical practice as a state registered paramedic in the UK. There is a discussion that evaluates the concept of reflection both in general and in my particular area of ​​practice. This is followed by an analysis of the incident using The What? Structured reflection model suggested by Driscoll (2000). A rationale is provided for the selection of this particular incident and also for the selection of the model chosen as the framework. It will show how the model was used to reflect on the incident, what was learned and the outcome on current and future practice. Reflection is an active process of bearing witness to one's experience so that one can observe it more closely. It has its foundations in the discipline of experiential learning. Dewey (1939 cited in Rolfe, Freshwater, & Jasper 2001) argued that we learn by doing and realize what comes from what we have done. “Reflective practice is more than reflective practice. It is that form of practice which seeks to problematise many professional performance situations so that they can become potential learning situations and so professionals can continue to learn, grow and develop in and through their practice” Jarvis P. (1992) pp174 - 181. Johns, C (2000a) page 34, describes reflection as a window through which the practitioner can see and focus themselves in the context of their lived experience in ways that allow them to engage, understand and work towards resolution… half of the sheet... ...pman, CM (1988) Professional and ethical issues in nursing: the code of professional conduct: Chichester; J. Willey & Sons Ltd.Jarvis, P. (1992) Reflective practice and nursing, in Nurse Education Today,Vol 12, No.3 pp 174 - 181Johns, C (2000a) Becoming a Reflective Practitioner; Oxford: BlackwellScience Ltd. Chapter 3 pg 34Johns, C. (2000b) Becoming a Reflective Practitioner: Oxford: BlackwellScience Ltd. Chapter 3 pg 36Procter, B. (1986) Supervision: a co-operative exercise in accountability:Routledge UK pg 23Rolf, G ., Freshwater, D. and Jasper M. (2001) Critical reflection for Nursing and the helping professions: a user's guide. Basingstoke: Palgrave MacmillanRoth, PA (1989) What is reflective practice? (Internet) Available from http://www/lovehealth.org/tools/reflection2.htm (accessed December 212006)