Treatment choices for your patients are complex decisions. Patient compliance is often a major factoring in
determining a therapeutic regimen. Compliance is complicated for a variety of reasons. Patients face a number
of barriers including price, availability, insurance mandates, and sometimes, ignorance. The effect of
standardized treatments can reduce morbidity and mortality in many cases. However, patient non-compliance
can result in added hospitalizations and complications, especially with many otherwise manageable chronic
conditions such as cardiovascular disease and diabetes. Compliance can be the most challenging barrier to
treatment for the clinician. In our aging population, clinicians in all specialties will be caring for patients with
many barriers and issues associated with compliance. In this section, we will focus on your clinical experiences
that demonstrate your understanding of compliance issues and your approach to the non-compliant patient.
Diabetes - diabetes research; recent findings in diabetes research described by researchers from university of
novi sad (factors associated with non-adherence among type 2 diabetic patients in primary care setting in
eastern bosnia and herzegovina). (2018, Apr 28). Obesity, Fitness & Wellness Week
Due 11/10
Utilizing the library locate two articles that discuss patient compliance with respect to therapeutic intervention.
Provide a summary of information outlining problems and responses to patient compliance. Do you agree with
the presented articles findings/suggestions?
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