Physicians heal thy laws: ten steps to becoming an effective citizen lobbyist.
By bringing information on medical issues to the attention of their representatives at the national and local levels, physicians can play an important role in molding policies that will affect their patients and their modes of practice. This article outlines the specific steps by which practitioners may engage law makers and their staffers to express their viewpoints and impact the legislative process.
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