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The Use of Media to Impact on Legislation
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There clearly are a large number of opportunities to use the media to influence legislation and legislative initiatives and it's important that pediatricians speak out on behalf of children and children's needs.Abstract:
There clearly are a large number of opportunities to use the media to influence legislation and legislative initiatives. There are a number of examples of legislation or laws that now exist as a result of pediatricians using the media effectively. National requirements for child auto restraints, Consumer Product Safety Commission regulations on children's toys, safety caps on medications, bicycle helmet laws, and increasing restrictions on guns can all be traced, in part, to the timely and appropriate use of the media. North Carolina safe gun laws to protect children resulted from pediatricians using some unfortunate and tragic incidents to dramatize the need for gun control. Highlighting the inappropriate care for children in emergency situations in New Jersey contributed to the movement to enact pediatric emergency care guidelines for that state. Finally, the effective use of the media by the AAP has brought a number of serious, child-related issues to the legislative forefront resulting in improved conditions for children. It is not easy, though. To use the media effectively takes persistence, thoughtful attention to developing relationships with the professionals in the media, and careful follow-up. It's important that pediatricians speak out on behalf of children and children's needs. The media, when used properly and knowledgeably, can be a powerful ally and contributor to a better outcome.read more
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Pediatricians advocating for children: an annotated bibliography.
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Reducing Violent Injuries: Priorities for Pediatrician Advocacy
TL;DR: To illustrate the variety of ways in which pediatricians can be involved in the policy process to reduce violent injuries among children and adolescents, this systematic approach to three priority areas is applied.