The Health-Care Delivery System Itself Can Create Barriers to Adherence

question 5

Multiple Choice

The health-care delivery system itself can create barriers to adherence to a treatment regimen. Which of the following system variables creates such a barrier?

• A) Increasing copayments for care
• B) Unrestricted formularies for drugs, including brand names
• C) Increasing the number of people who have access to care
• D) Treating a wider range of disorders

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Definitions:

Substance Use Disorders

A medical condition characterized by the harmful use of substances including drugs and alcohol, leading to significant impairment or distress.

Binge Drinking

The consumption of an excessive amount of alcohol in a short period of time, often leading to impaired judgment and increased risk of alcohol poisoning.

Heavy Drinking

The consumption of alcohol in a manner that exceeds moderate drinking guidelines and poses a risk to health and well-being.

Addiction Diagnosis

The clinical process of identifying and classifying an addiction based on established criteria, taking into account patterns of substance use or behavior.