health policy Does the health policy field have any specific characteristics which affect the way in which decision are made? If so, what are they and how do they affect policy decision making? Does the health policy field have any specific characteristics which affect the way in which decision are made? If so, what are they and how do they affect policy decision making? 1)Addresses the subject and the issues raised in the question 2)Evidence of an appropriate level of research regarding various concepts relating to the question 3)Demonstrates an appropriate level of understanding of the theoretical principles and concepts 4)Ideas are clearly articulated and coherently structured