Advocacy and Policy for the Health Professions

An Interprofessional Perspective

von Sarah McKinnon

252 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

Advocacy and Policy for the Health Professions: An Interprofessional Perspective addresses a notable gap in health professions education, focusing on the development of advocacy and policy competency among graduate students. Featuring theoretical frameworks, practical strategies, and relevant case studies, the textbook emphasizes the importance of policy literacy and the ability to navigate and influence regulatory and legislative environments effectively.The book is organized into three parts, beginning with foundational concepts in health advocacy and policy, advancing through the development and application of advocacy skills, and culminating with specialized topics in interprofessional advocacy. Topics covered range from writing and oral advocacy to interprofessional collaboration in rehabilitative settings, disability rights, and the intersection of artificial intelligence with health professions education and practice.Advocacy and Policy for the Health Professions is suitable for master's and doctoral programs across health disciplines, including occupational therapy, physical therapy, communication sciences, and more. It is designed to foster a new wave of skilled, policy-savvy health professionals ready to lead and advocate for change.

• ISBN: 9798823376082
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 03.08.2026
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Cognella Academic Publishing