Policy and Politics in Nursing and Health Care Elsevier eBook on VitalSource (Retail Access Card)

Résumé du livre

• Comprehensive coverage of healthcare policies and politics provides a broader understanding of nursing leadership and political activism, as well as complex business and financial issues.
• Key Points at the end of chapters helps you review important, need-to-know lesson content.
• Taking Action essays include personal accounts of how nurses have participated in politics and what they have accomplished.
• Expert authors make up a virtual Nursing Who's Who in healthcare policy, sharing information and personal perspectives gained in the crafting of healthcare policy.

• NEW! The latest information and perspectives are provided by nursing leaders who influenced health care reform, including the Affordable Care Act.
• NEW! Added information on medical marijuana presents both sides of this ongoing debate.
• NEW! More information on health care policy and the aging population covers the most up-do-date information on this growing population.
• NEW! Expanded information on the Globalization of Nursing explores international policies and procedures related to nursing around the world.
• NEW! Expanded focus on media strategies details proper etiquette when speaking with the press.
• NEW! Expanded coverage of primary care models and issues throughout text.
• NEW! APRN and additional Taking Action chapters reflect the most recent industry changes.
• NEW! Perspectives on issues and challenges in the government sphere showcase recent strategies and complications.