title: How to write a health policy brief.
abstract: Although many health care professionals are interested in health policy, relatively few have training in how to utilize their clinical experience and scientific knowledge to impact policy. Developing a policy brief is one approach that health professionals may use to draw attention to important evidence that relates to policy. This article offers guidance on how to write a policy brief by outlining 4 steps: (a) define the problem, (b) state the policy, (c) make your case, and (d) discuss the impact. The steps and tips offer a starting point for health care professionals interested in health policy and translating research or clinical experience to impact policy. (PsycINFO Database Record
authors.affiliation: Department of Pediatrics, Children's Hospital Colorado, Eugene S. Farley, Jr. Health Policy Center, University of Colorado School of Medicine.
authors.forename: Shale L
authors.initials: SL
authors.lastname: Wong
authors.affiliation: Department of Family Medicine, Eugene S. Farley, Jr. Health Policy Center, University of Colorado School of Medicine.
authors.forename: Larry A
authors.initials: LA
authors.lastname: Green
authors.affiliation: Robert Graham Policy Center.
authors.forename: Andrew W
authors.initials: AW
authors.lastname: Bazemore
authors.affiliation: Department of Family Medicine, Eugene S. Farley, Jr. Health Policy Center, University of Colorado School of Medicine.
authors.forename: Benjamin F
authors.initials: BF
authors.lastname: Miller
mesh_terms: D006291:Health Policy / Q000639:trends*; D006801:Humans; D011050:Policy Making; D014956:Writing