Patients Sometimes Don't Follow a Doctor's Instructions, or Don't Follow

question 119

Multiple Choice

Patients sometimes don't follow a doctor's instructions, or don't follow the instructions exactly as the doctor recommended. What is listed in the text as a common reason for such non-compliance?

• A)Patients can't afford to follow the treatment recommendations.
• B)Patients don't believe they need treatment.
• C)Patients misunderstand the instructions.
• D)Patients believe the instructions are inappropriate.

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Definitions:

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