Political advocacy is an opportunity to recognize and promote respiratory therapists and the profession. Legislative efforts can be made at the state and national levels. It is vital to educate Congressional and state leaders about how respiratory therapists improve the living of patients with chronic respiratory disease.
For this week’s discussion answer the following:
1. Describe the challenges preventing you from getting involved
2. Discuss opportunities where you can make a difference concerning political advoca
3. Identify opportunities for involvement in promoting the profession
1APA reference within 5 years