Policy and Politics in Nursing and Health Care: Policy and Politics in Nursing and Health Care by Judith K. Leavitt

The powerhouse author team of Diana J. Mason, Judith K. Leavitt, and Mary W. Chaffee has put together a textbook filled with insights from well-known nurses and policy makers. This new edition combines scholarly analysis and first-hand narratives from the field to ensure a well-rounded understanding of important issues. This resource cultivates the development of valuable skills including conflict management, lobbying, the use of media, and working with communities for change -- essential abilities for any nurse assuming a leadership role in today's changing health care environment. Solid breadth and depth of content covers both policy and politics. Contributors include many leading nurse experts in policy and politics. A diverse mix of styles, perspectives, and levels of content to appeal to many nursing audiences. Policy Spotlights provide key information on specific policy issues such as complementary therapies, reimbursement, social security, childcare and Medicare issues and options.