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About

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.

TEST SURVEY 1

March 25 2026
David Seedhouse

A painful decision

September 27 2025
David Seedhouse

Is it worth it?

October 03 2025
David Seedhouse

What are these pills?

April 05 2025
David Seedhouse

Covert care?

March 30 2025
David Seedhouse

Driving vaccination uptake

March 28 2025
David Seedhouse

Empathy 500mg daily?

March 27 2025
Vanessa Peutherer

Mandatory training

March 26 2025
Jay Badenhorst

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