Porche, 2012, stresses the importance of the nurse’s role in policy creation and influence (p. 16). Our reading assignments have made it very clear that there are many ways in which we can participate in policy creation and control. This writing assignment has been an excellent opportunity for our class to be exposed to multiple policies and jump in on the current plans being discussed.
I am glad to hear that the significant impact eating disorders play in our society is being addressed. I feel that the policy you presented, H.R 4153 can positively affect a young person’s health and wellbeing. I read an article on the identified emotional patterns of those who struggle with eating disorders. The article goes on to evaluate home
life and help recognize at-risk groups. The information being researched will be useful if this policy passes. I would recommend this article, Patterns of expressed emotion in adolescent eating disorders by Rienecke, Sim, Lock, and Le Grange (2016).
References
Rienecke, R. D., Sim, L., Lock, J. and Le Grange, D. (2016). Patterns of expressed emotion in adolescent eating disorders. Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry. doi:10.1111/jcpp.12594