Question

what is policy competence?

Answer 1

Definition:-
Policy competence is a set of skills and knowledge about the policymaking process that enable aperson to effectively act in a policymaking situation.
Health professionals with policy competence can improve health by exerting some influence thatshapes public policy in a way that improves access and quality of healthcare or that preventsfurther breakdown of health determinants.

Four principles that can guide ethical policymaking-
1. Respect for persons – individuals’ rights to their own beliefs and practices should not affect their access to healthcare
2. Justice – each healthcare recipient receives the care they deserve and pays their fair share (i.e.higher Medicare premiums for enrollees with larger incomes).
3. Beneficence – actively seeking to do good; charitable actions.
4. Nonmaleficence – doing no harm; making sure no unsafe products or practices reach theconsumer.