Posted by madeline on May 24, 2006, at 21:37:39
In reply to Re: Saw PDoc Today What Should I Do?, posted by Maximus on May 24, 2006, at 20:18:46
Personally, I cringe when I hear the phrase "Patient was non-compliant with treatment plan X"
Compliancy suggests a obediance and submission, which should not be the therapeutic model.
A physician can provide skilled advice, but it is up to the patient to ultimately decide a course of action.
As a result, the patient bears a marked responsibility when it comes to following or rejecting a doctor's advice when it comes to medication.
Taking a medication against or not in accordance with a physician's direction constitutes abuse of that drug. It may sound harsh, but it is true.
That's why communication (and I CAN'T stress this enough!) between the patient and the physician is absolutely essential.
That way the patient won't feel pushed and ordered around and the doctor won't have a patient abusing a drug under their care.
If you can't talk to your physician, the find another one. It may be your choice, but it is also your health.
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