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Merit of nagging policy makers as part of a comprehensive campaign to effect change

Anthony A Laverty, Simon Capewell

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McCartney raises several important points on the futility of nagging patients to be more physically active.1 Her alternative to nagging patients is to nag policy makers. This strategy has merits, particularly if part of a comprehensive campaign. Examination of any guides on how to influence policy finds that relationship building is key. The public health and medical communities …

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McCartney raises several important points on the futility of nagging patients to be more physically active.1 Her alternative to nagging patients is to nag policy makers. This strategy has merits, particularly if part of a comprehensive campaign. Examination of any guides on how to influence policy finds that relationship building is key. The public health and medical communities …

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McCartney raises several important points on the futility of nagging patients to be more physically active.1 Her alternative to nagging patients is to nag policy makers. This strategy has merits, particularly if part of a comprehensive campaign. Examination of any guides on how to influence policy finds that relationship building is key. The public health and medical communities …

Key concepts: Nagging, Public health policy, Key (lock), Political science, Public relations, Law, Health policy, Psychology

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