What to do with that policy paper (and why)

Fam Syst Health. 2021 Sep;39(3):409-412. doi: 10.1037/fsh0000645.

Abstract

In this editorial we describe the clinician/administrator/researcher experience of frustration or confusion around how to effectively advocate for policy change in health care. By the end of the piece the reader will (a) understand the importance of health professionals' advocacy; (b) know how to use policy papers to advocate; and (c) understand how policy organizations use policy papers. We also discuss the National Academies of Medicine, Science, & Engineering High Quality Primary Care report as an example of a policy paper, introduce our new coeditors for the Policy and Management Department, and describe the Collaborative Family Health Care Association's new policy principles. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2021 APA, all rights reserved).

MeSH terms

  • Delivery of Health Care*
  • Health Personnel
  • Health Policy*
  • Humans
  • Primary Health Care