Advocacy Flashcards
1
Q
What is advocacy?
A
speaking up for someone else, in particular someone with little power
2
Q
What is direct advocacy?
A
the interests of individual patients or specific groups of named patients are represented to decision-makers (either by an advocate or through self-advocacy)
3
Q
What is public policy advocacy?
A
advocate is seeking changes to an aspect of the system to benefit patients generally, or particular groups of patients
4
Q
What is ‘Patients First’?
A
First began as a network of NHS whistleblowers
They aim to reduce death and harm in the NHS by campaigning for policies that ensure accountability
5
Q
What are the levels that advocacy is required?
A
Individual level
public level within community
public level within city
Public health nationally
