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?

A careful and insightful political analysis of the situation. Signup and view all the answers

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

Patients are more involved in their treatment and make informed choices Signup and view all the answers

What is involved in planning for political action?

Brainstorming about alternative solutions. Signup and view all the answers

Why is image and perception important in politics?

Because it affects how people think about change. Signup and view all the answers

What is asymmetrical power in the context of healthcare?

One person or group having more control than another Signup and view all the answers

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

Crossing boundaries created by differences in discipline, position, role, and organisation. Signup and view all the answers

Why is understanding power essential for effective leadership in healthcare?

Because it is essential for influencing others and making informed decisions Signup and view all the answers

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

Power is used to formulate policy Signup and view all the answers

How can healthcare professionals influence the future of healthcare?

By understanding the relationships among power, politics, and policy Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of policy formulation in healthcare?

To determine the organization's structure and relationships Signup and view all the answers

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

The formulation of healthcare policies Signup and view all the answers

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

To develop practical solutions to healthcare problems Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of a workplace policy in healthcare?

The ban on smoking in enclosed public spaces Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of politics in healthcare?

The art of influencing the allocation of scarce resources Signup and view all the answers

What is the outcome of using expert power in healthcare?

Retaining credibility Signup and view all the answers

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What is a key aspect of politics in healthcare?

Why is a support base important for a healthcare professional?

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

What is essential for effectiveness in politics?

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

What is involved in planning for political action?

Why is image and perception important in politics?

What is asymmetrical power in the context of healthcare?

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

Why is understanding power essential for effective leadership in healthcare?

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

How can healthcare professionals influence the future of healthcare?

What is the primary goal of policy formulation in healthcare?

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

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

What is an example of a workplace policy in healthcare?

What is the definition of politics in healthcare?

What is the outcome of using expert power in healthcare?

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