Adherence to Medical Advice
Psychology ⇒ Health and Well-being
Adherence to Medical Advice starts at 11 and continues till grade 12.
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Describe how health literacy can impact adherence to medical advice.
Describe one way technology can be used to improve adherence to medical advice.
Describe the role of motivation in adherence to medical advice.
Describe two psychological factors that can influence a patient's adherence to medical advice.
A patient is prescribed antibiotics for 10 days but stops after 5 days because they feel better. Is this an example of non-adherence? (Yes/No)
A patient says, 'I can't afford my medication.' What type of barrier is this? (1) Psychological (2) Economic (3) Social (4) Cultural
A patient says, 'I don't think this medicine will help me.' Which psychological factor is influencing their adherence? (1) Self-efficacy (2) Perceived benefit (3) Social support (4) Forgetfulness
A patient says, 'I stopped taking my medication because I felt worse after starting it.' What should the healthcare provider do first? (1) Increase the dose (2) Ignore the complaint (3) Discuss side effects and possible solutions (4) Discharge the patient
A patient says, 'I can't afford my medication.' What type of barrier is this? (1) Psychological (2) Economic (3) Social (4) Cultural
A patient says, 'I don't think this medicine will help me.' Which psychological factor is influencing their adherence? (1) Self-efficacy (2) Perceived benefit (3) Social support (4) Forgetfulness
A patient says, 'I stopped taking my medication because I felt worse after starting it.' What should the healthcare provider do first? (1) Increase the dose (2) Ignore the complaint (3) Discuss side effects and possible solutions (4) Discharge the patient
Which of the following is a consequence of non-adherence for healthcare systems? (1) Reduced costs (2) Improved patient outcomes (3) Increased hospital admissions (4) Decreased need for follow-up
Fill in the blank: _______ is the process of taking medication exactly as prescribed, including timing, dosage, and frequency.
Fill in the blank: _______ is the term for when a patient takes more medication than prescribed.
Fill in the blank: _______ is the term used when a patient intentionally chooses not to follow medical advice.
Fill in the blank: The _______ effect occurs when patients improve simply because they know they are being observed.
A patient is prescribed antibiotics for 10 days but stops after 5 days because they feel better. Is this an example of non-adherence? (Yes/No)
A patient with asthma uses their inhaler only when they feel breathless, not as prescribed. Is this an example of adherence? (Yes/No)
A patient with diabetes regularly attends check-ups but does not follow dietary advice. Is this full adherence? (Yes/No)
True or False: Adherence and compliance are exactly the same in medical terminology.
