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About DPN

The DPN online community is an initiative founded by Aston University and the Values Exchange. 

What is Deliberative Practice?

Deliberative practice is an everyday problem-solving approach which balances personal, social and clinical factors in order to support effective, justifiable decisions. Deliberative practice includes elements of philosophy, psychology and ethics, alongside science, evidence and clinical skills. It is an ability that grows with knowledge, experience and self-awareness. Deliberative practice is sometimes also referred to as ‘critical thinking’, ‘reflective practice’ and ‘professional judgement’.

A Unique Range of Learning, Research and Communication Tools

Using a unique range of tools for communication, education, interviewing, peer support and research, DPN provides a comprehensive forum to enhance and sustain ethical, effective healthcare practice.

From simple topic-based conversations to powerful data mining of 1000s of challenging everyday situations, DPN connects students, practitioners and researchers in a professional, supportive, problem-solving environment.

TRY OUT SAMPLE ISSUES BELOW

Choose any issue or issues that interest you from the set below and try a response.

Marie: To let go or not?

October 25 2021
David Seedhouse

REQUEST FOR EMERGENCY SUPPLY

December 31 2019
David Seedhouse

TIME'S UP?

January 07 2020
David Seedhouse

ROBOTIC CARE?

January 01 2020
David Seedhouse

COMMUNITY-BASED PROBLEM-SOLVING

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