NURS 614 - Health Policy and Patient Advocacy

Credits: 3
Prerequisite: Junior Standing
Dual-Listed Class
Focuses on the legislative, regulatory, political and advocacy issues including safeguarding autonomy, and promoting social justice process that impacts the health care delivery services in the United States. Examines the impact of policy and politics on health care, 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, health care finance and delivery. Explores the influence of global health.