NURS 414 - Health Policy and Patient Advocacy

Class Hours: 3
Lab/Discussion: 0
Credits: 3

Prerequisite: Junior standing
Focuses on the legislative, regulatory, political, and advocacy issues including safeguarding autonomy, and promoting the social justice process that impacts the healthcare delivery services in the US. Examines the impact of policy and politics on healthcare, social equity, accessibility, cost, and affordability. Examines their role in health policy development at the federal, state, and local level. Analyzes selected policies for their effect on social issues, healthcare finance and delivery. Explores the influence of global health.