Pharmaceutical Regulatory Affairs: Open Access

Mohiuddin AK

Publications

• Review Article
  Patient Compliance: An Untold Story or a Fairy Tale?
  Author(s): Mohiuddin AKMohiuddin AK
  
  Compliance with therapy implies an understanding of how the medication is to be used, as well as a positive behavior in which the patient is motivated sufficiently to use the prescribed treatment in the manner intended, because of a perceived self-benefit and a positive outcome i.e. enhanced daily functioning and well-being. Although this is often the case, in a number of situations, the physician and pharmacist have not provided the patient with adequate instructions or have not presented the instructions in such a manner that the patient understands them. Nothing should be taken for granted regarding the patient’s understanding of how to use medication, and appropriate steps must be taken to provide patients with the information and counseling necessary to use their medications as effectively and as safely as possible. Purpose and findings of the study:.. Read More»
  

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