BELIEFS ABOUT MEDICINES

Question 1

Define CONCORDANCE

Answer 1

The notion that the work achieved in a consultation between a prescriber and the patient results from negotiation between equals.

They can agree to differ and this is better than the patient choosing non-compliance after the consultation. This allows for the Doctor-patient relationship to be based on openness and not misconception.

Question 2

Why was concordance introduced?

Answer 2

Around 50% of people with chronic illnesses didn’t take their medication. This was because they did not think it was appropriate or they had concerns about it

Question 3

Define Compliance (full and partial)

Answer 3

This refers to the extent to which the patient follows the instructions given to them by the doctors. It also refers to the extent to which a patients drug routine matches with what has been prescribed to them.

Question 4

Define intentional non adherence

Answer 4

When a patient makes the conscious decision to not follow the doctors instructions

Question 5

Define unintentional non-adherence

Answer 5

When a patient intents to take medication and follow instructions but ends up not doing it e.g forgetting