May 29, 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 2 of this episode of the PA-ACP's Advocacy education series, Dr. Cheryl Bettigole discusses how testimony happens, as well as the common 'Dos and Donts" of the experience.