Description
Book SynopsisThis original and progressive work affirms the urgent need for child advocacy and provides valuable guidance to those seeking to participate in efforts to help all children live healthier, happier lives.
Trade ReviewDr. Palfrey presents a well-designed, articulate description of the political climate surrounding pediatric health care... Pediatric clinicians, politicians, students, and practitioners of health policy will be well-served by a read of this text to best understand what tools and information are needed. -- Bryan R. Fine, MD, MPH JAMA 2007 A must read if you are at all serious about health advocacy for children... thank you Judith Palfrey. Thank you for not shying away from the difficult issues, thank you for bringing it all together, and thank you for creating a must-read text... I am a better child health advocate after having read this book. -- George L. Askew, MD, FAAP Ambulatory Pediatrics 2007
Table of ContentsAcknowledgments
Introduction
1. Child Health Advocacy
2. A History of Child Health Advocacy
3. The Current Status of Child Health
4. Clinical Advocacy
5. Group Advocacy
6. Legislative Advocacy
7. Professional Advocacy
8. Political Will
Appendix: Resources Online
Notes
Index
