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... > Behavior and Behavior Mechanisms > Attitude > Attitude to Health > Treatment Adherence and Compliance > Patient Acceptance of Health Care > Patient Compliance > Medication Adherence
... > Health Occupations > Health Services Administration > Patient Care Management > Delivery of Health Care > Attitude to Health > Treatment Adherence and Compliance > Patient Acceptance of Health Care > Patient Compliance > Medication Adherence
... > Health Care Quality, Access, and Evaluation > Delivery of Health Care > Attitude to Health > Treatment Adherence and Compliance > Patient Acceptance of Health Care > Patient Compliance > Medication Adherence
... > Behavior and Behavior Mechanisms > Behavior > Health Behavior > Treatment Adherence and Compliance > Patient Acceptance of Health Care > Patient Compliance > Medication Adherence

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Medication Adherence  

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  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • Voluntary cooperation of the patient in taking drugs or medicine as prescribed. This includes timing, dosage, and frequency. The duration of time from initiation to discontinuation of drug therapy.

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Entry terms

  • Drug Adherence

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