HCA 301 Policy and Politics
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What is a key aspect of politics in healthcare?

  • It is an interpersonal endeavour. (correct)
  • It is an individual endeavour.
  • It is a sporadic activity.
  • It is a solitary activity.

Why is a support base important for a healthcare professional?

  • To reduce their responsibilities.
  • To gain recognition.
  • To bring effective politics to bear on a situation or issue. (correct)
  • To increase their workload.

What is the primary purpose of policy in a healthcare setting?

  • To dictate a course of action to healthcare professionals
  • To restrict patient access to information
  • To provide a framework for decision-making (correct)
  • To promote symmetrical power among healthcare professionals

What is essential for effectiveness in politics?

<p>A careful and insightful political analysis of the situation. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of patients gaining power through access to healthcare information?

<p>Patients are more involved in their treatment and make informed choices (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is involved in planning for political action?

<p>Brainstorming about alternative solutions. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is image and perception important in politics?

<p>Because it affects how people think about change. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is asymmetrical power in the context of healthcare?

<p>One person or group having more control than another (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key aspect of building connections in the workplace?

<p>Crossing boundaries created by differences in discipline, position, role, and organisation. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is understanding power essential for effective leadership in healthcare?

<p>Because it is essential for influencing others and making informed decisions (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between power and policy in a healthcare setting?

<p>Power is used to formulate policy (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can healthcare professionals influence the future of healthcare?

<p>By understanding the relationships among power, politics, and policy (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of policy formulation in healthcare?

<p>To determine the organization's structure and relationships (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of political action on a national or local level?

<p>The formulation of healthcare policies (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to develop relationships with people close to the patient interface?

<p>To develop practical solutions to healthcare problems (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of a workplace policy in healthcare?

<p>The ban on smoking in enclosed public spaces (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of politics in healthcare?

<p>The art of influencing the allocation of scarce resources (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the outcome of using expert power in healthcare?

<p>Retaining credibility (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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