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Empowering Practitioners: Enhancing Health Advocacy Skills

Empowering Practitioners: Enhancing Health Advocacy Skills

Introduction

In the evolving landscape of healthcare, the role of health advocacy is becoming increasingly significant. As practitioners, especially those involved in speech language pathology and online therapy services, understanding and implementing health advocacy can lead to improved outcomes for children and other vulnerable populations. The research article titled Addressing the Health Advocate Role in Medical Education provides valuable insights that can be leveraged to enhance advocacy skills among practitioners.

The Importance of Health Advocacy

Health advocacy is a critical component of the CanMEDS competency framework, emphasizing the need for healthcare professionals to address social determinants of health. This role is essential in ensuring equitable healthcare systems and inspiring long-term commitments to address health disparities. Despite its importance, health advocacy is often underemphasized in medical education, leading to a gap in practical application among practitioners.

Implementing Research Outcomes

The research highlights the Social Medicine Network (SMN) as an innovative platform that bridges the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application of health advocacy. Here are some actionable steps practitioners can take to improve their advocacy skills:

Encouraging Further Research

While the SMN provides a valuable resource for medical trainees, the positive impact of such initiatives requires comprehensive assessment. Practitioners are encouraged to engage in further research to evaluate the effectiveness of health advocacy programs and to explore innovative methods of integrating advocacy into practice. This ongoing research is crucial for refining advocacy strategies and ensuring they are effective in real-world settings.

Conclusion

Incorporating health advocacy into medical education and practice is vital for developing practitioners who are equipped to address the complex social factors affecting health outcomes. By leveraging resources like the Social Medicine Network and engaging in community-based learning, practitioners can enhance their advocacy skills and contribute to a more equitable healthcare system.

To read the original research paper, please follow this link: Addressing the health advocate role in medical education.


Citation: Boroumand, S., Stein, M. J., Jay, M., Shen, J. W., Hirsh, M., & Dharamsi, S. (2020). Addressing the health advocate role in medical education. BMC Medical Education, 20, 28. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12909-020-1938-7
Marnee Brick, President, TinyEYE Therapy Services

Author's Note: Marnee Brick, TinyEYE President, and her team collaborate to create our blogs. They share their insights and expertise in the field of Speech-Language Pathology, Online Therapy Services and Academic Research.

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