Polycies and Politics for Nurses and Other Health Professionals: Advocacy and Action, Third Edition, authored by Donna M. Nickitas, provides a comprehensive guide for healthcare professionals seeking to understand and influence health policy. This edition reflects the author’s well-honed vision of essential knowledge needed in navigating the complex landscape of healthcare policy and politics. Focusing on pertinent issues, it discusses how healthcare professionals can prepare themselves to engage with the economic, political, and policy dimensions of health care.
The Third Edition delves into the most relevant health policy topics while adopting an interdisciplinary approach that fosters understanding across interprofessional teams. It also addresses global and population health concerns such as war, terrorism, disease, and natural disasters, providing in-depth coverage to equip readers with a broad perspective on these challenges. New content includes:
- Case studies illustrating the impact of policy and politics on healthcare systems
- Updated information on the Affordable Care Act
- A new chapter on Enhanced Primary Care Roles
- A new chapter on Health Information Technology and its intersection with health policy
- A new chapter on Political Power of Nurses: Harnessing Our Values & Voices
This edition, published by Jones & Bartlett Learning on September 5, 2018, spans 460 pages in English. With dimensions of 6.75 x 1 x 8.75 inches and ISBN-13:978-1284140392, it is an invaluable resource for nursing and healthcare professionals seeking to enhance their advocacy and action capabilities within the policy realm.