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Political Activism and the Dermatologist
Martha Laurin Council1, George J Hruza2
1Washington University in St. Louis, 969 North Mason Road, Suite 200, St Louis, MO 63141, USA.
Abstract:
The practice of medicine is governed by legislation and regulation at the state and national level. It is crucial, therefore, that dermatologists become and remain involved in the process to advocate for their patients, their practices, and the specialty itself. Maintaining a relationship with one's state and federal senators and representatives is critical for physicians to have a voice in the shaping of health care policy. Local, state, and national medical and specialty societies are a tremendous resource for physicians to remain abreast of policies affecting the practice of medicine.
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