Uninsured individuals seek services on a sliding payment scale from such sources as public hospital clinics or from a variety of free clinics. What role do public health nurses play related to this? Public health nurses:

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Public health nurses serve as a bridge between providing health services and keeping the needs of this population on the political agenda. They advocate for policies and programs that address the needs of the uninsured population and work to ensure that they have access to health care services. While they may provide some direct care in times of acute illness, this is not their primary role in addressing the needs of the uninsured population. Providing lifestyle changes is important, but again, it is not the primary role of public health nurses in addressing the needs of the uninsured.

Uninsured Individuals Seek Services on a Sliding Payment Scale from Such