The role of advocacy is critical in both community and clinical settings since children are often overlooked and have very little “voice” in those decisions that impact their lives.
Purpose: Describe individual and community level advocacy through a variety of Bright Futures strategies that promote children's health and social change.
Objectives: After completing this module, you will be able to:
- Define advocacy
- Describe the historical development of child health policy and key legislation
- Apply a Four Step Advocacy approach in the office setting and in the broader community
- Describe the role of advocacy and of the healthcare provider as advocate in children’s health
Length: This module will take approximately 30 minutes to complete.
Accreditation note: The Pediatrics in Practice learning modules’ accreditation through Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center expired on 9/14/10. An application is pending and, until the recertification process is complete and the material approved, you will not be able to obtain credit for this learning activity. We apologize for any inconvenience. |
