{"product_id":"milsteads-health-policy-politics","title":"Milstead's Health Policy \u0026 Politics: .","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMilstead’s Health Policy and Politics: A Nurse’s Guide, Seventh Edition\u003c\/strong\u003e provides nursing students and healthcare professionals with a practical introduction to the complex world of \u003cstrong\u003ehealth policy, politics, and policymaking\u003c\/strong\u003e. Covering the complete policy process—from agenda setting and policy development to implementation and program evaluation—this updated edition helps readers understand how political decisions shape nursing practice and the broader healthcare system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWritten by experienced nursing policy experts, the book connects \u003cstrong\u003ehealth policy theory with real-world political action\u003c\/strong\u003e through practical examples and current healthcare issues. 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