May 17, 2019
For Physician Advocates, preparing and presenting testimony to legislative committees is one of the most impactful strategies used to communicate information and influence policy-makers. Testimony allows physicians to present their positions and/or evidence on potential legislation and may influence legislative decision-making. Presenting testimony at hearings offers a unique opportunity for physicians to publicly persuade policy-makers and potentially change policy. In part 1 of this episode of the PA-ACP's Advocacy education series, Dr. Cheryl Bettigole discusses why someone would give testimony and how to prepare for the experience.