Policy and Politics in Nursing and Health Care
by By Mason, Diana J., Leavitt, Judith K., and Chaffee, Mary W.
Category: Medical , Nursing , General

Seeking a greater role for nursing in defining American healthcare institutions and policies, editors Mason (Editor-in-Chief,  American Journal of Nursing ), Leavitt (School of Nursing, U. of Mississippi Medical Center), and Chaffee (Deputy Director of Navy Medicine, Office of Homeland Security) present 34 chapters and a number of case studies and illustrative vignettes. After exploring the basics of affecting policy in the United States and the structures and economics of American healthcare, four sections explore how to influence policy change in the workplace, government, professional organizations, and the community. Annotation (c) Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)