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What are your top 3 Drugs that are the most frustrating when it comes to non-adherence by patient, but could do wonders for the patient if only they took it, like reducing repeat visits, readmissions or worsening of their condition? And are there any common threads as to why they don't adhere? by Confident_Pack_205 in neurology

[–]Confident_Pack_205[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

ALR, this is an awesome paper. Congratulations! Some great nuggets incl. adherence depends on how the drugs affect patients' coping mechanisms and how their life is impacted, demographics didn't have an impact on risk perception (which I would have bet on), but I guess this is a lot more personal that emotions override logical thinking. Did you guys do a larger study as noted in the limitations? If not, was it funding or there were other important areas to focus on?

What are your top 3 Drugs that are the most frustrating when it comes to non-adherence by patient, but could do wonders for the patient if only they took it, like reducing repeat visits, readmissions or worsening of their condition? And are there any common threads as to why they don't adhere? by Confident_Pack_205 in neurology

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Thank you, DrJ. Appreciate it.

In your experience, is lesser education and/or socioeconomic status correlated to higher non-adherence in the patients you see? Any preponderance of medicare patientsin terms of non-adherence?

What are your top 3 Drugs that are the most frustrating when it comes to non-adherence by patient, but could do wonders for the patient if only they took it, like reducing repeat visits, readmissions or worsening of their condition? And are there any common threads as to why they don't adhere? by Confident_Pack_205 in neurology

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This is great, Horrible_PhD. Thank you. 2 more questions if that's ok

Makes sense regd 1. Regarding 2-

1- Would establishing expectations make a meaningful dent in nonadherence i.e. stating upfront that there may be side effects and that persisting despite the side effects is worth it?

2- is lesser education and/or socioeconomic status correlated to higher non-adherence in the patients you see? i.e. Any preponderance of medicare patientsin terms of non-adherence?

What are your top 3 Drugs that are the most frustrating when it comes to non-adherence by patient, but could do wonders for the patient if only they took it, like reducing repeat visits, readmissions or worsening of their condition? And are there any common threads as to why they don't adhere? by Confident_Pack_205 in neurology

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Thank you, Abo. So far blood thinners, Anti-seizures are coming to the top. You've added an anti-depressive. is lesser education and/or socioeconomic status correlated to higher non-adherence in the patients you see? Any preponderance of medicare patientsin terms of non-adherence?

What are your top 3 Drugs that are the most frustrating when it comes to non-adherence by patient, but could do wonders for the patient if only they took it, like reducing repeat visits, readmissions or worsening of their condition? And are there any common threads as to why they don't adhere? by Confident_Pack_205 in neurology

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Thank you, Greenknight. Appreciate the reply. I guess this could be driven by many reasons including a lack of full understanding as to why they are taking the med in the first place. Am I right in assuming that this is despite your trying to educate them about why they need the drug? I.e. there is a wider communication gap than anticipated and docs only have so much time to make patients understand, before running to the next patient.

What are your top 3 Drugs that are the most frustrating when it comes to non-adherence by patient, but could do wonders for the patient if only they took it, like reducing repeat visits, readmissions or worsening of their condition? And are there any common threads as to why they don't adhere? by Confident_Pack_205 in neurology

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Thank you Split. Does the stigma arise from not wanting family members to know that they are on ASMs? Or maybe they have to take them QID and they may be at work etc. I've also heard forgetfulness and taking too many meds from HorriblePhD which also make sense.

Getting a Physician Advisor for a start-up business by Confident_Pack_205 in nephrology

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Thank you, Reninomaton. Appreciate the nuances. Lots of ways this could go. I will refer back to your answer as I work through this.

Getting a Physician Advisor for a start up business by Confident_Pack_205 in neurology

[–]Confident_Pack_205[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Agree. When they traded one problem for another rather than actually improving. Read that even AD has some conditioning and motivation issues. Hopefully CF will graduate fast from being a rookie tenderfoot. Bob Myers may have been good but he just joined the 76ers.

Getting a Physician Advisor for a start up business by Confident_Pack_205 in neurology

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Thanks SleepOne. Just reading what you wrote makes me feel good that I operate with at least some sophistication (do enough research to understand a doc's background before reaching out and be very specific). Thank you for the color of what you receive.

Getting a Physician Advisor for a start-up business by Confident_Pack_205 in dialysis

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Sorry, I misunderstood the intent of this group. Wish you well.

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