Includes bibliographical references and index.

Discovering your inner advocate / Molly Lubin and Stuart L. Lustig -- Learning how to advocate : perspectives from medical educators / John Q. Young, Fumi Mitsuishi, and Lowell Tong -- Overview of the political advocacy process / Richard L. Barnes -- Legislative advocacy : putting your house in order / Kristin Kroeger Ptakowski -- How to work with the media / Aaron Levin -- Is there a lawyer in the house? When to work with an attorney / Sarah S. Wessels and Megan Sandel -- Class action for health professionals / Bruce L. Simon and Thomas K. Boardman -- Leveraging research findings : learning the practice of advocacy / Geri L. Dickson -- Working with families and community organizations / Robert Hendren and Lee Grossman -- Finding funds / Tracy Mills -- A comprehensive strategy : putting it all together / Richard L. Barnes.