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Subject Area
Understanding patient behaviour
Focus
Encouraging patient compliance
Simulation Title
Helping the patient understand the importance of compliance
Introduction Theoretical Background Exercises Role-play Cards Facilitator's Notes Extra Resources
1 . Non-compliance with medication is only caused by a patient’s unwillingness to follow medical advice.
2 . Patients’ personal beliefs about medication can influence their adherence to prescribed regimens.
3 . Effective communication with patients involves using medical terminology to explain the importance of taking medication.
4 . Non-compliance with medication can lead to worsening symptoms, increased hospitalizations, and the development of severe complications.
5 . A patient’s understanding of how their medication works can influence their willingness to adhere to the treatment regimen.
6 . Which of the following is NOT a common reason for non-compliance with medication?
7 . What is an effective communication strategy to address medication non-compliance?
8 . Which of the following can lead to non-compliance in patients with chronic conditions?
9 . How can a healthcare provider help a patient better understand the importance of their medication regimen?
10 . What is one key reason that patients with chronic conditions may stop taking their medications as prescribed?