Department Of Medicine

Patient Compliance with Medical Orders

Patient Compliance from the Merck Manual

In studies of patient behavior, only about half of patients who leave a physician's office with a prescription take the drug as directed. The most common reason given for noncompliance is forgetfulness, which may be more appropriately described as denial of illness; having to take a drug is a constant reminder of illness.

Campus Resources :

• University Hospital
• Studies in progress

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Patient Compliance from the Merck Manu