Compliance with Treatment Flashcards
1
Q
What are the top causes of death in the US
A
Heart disease
cancer
cerebrovascular disease
chronic lower respiratory disease
unintentional injuries
etc.
2
Q
what are the ACTUAL causes of death in the US
A
Tobacco
poor diet and physical inactivity
alcohol consumption
microbial agents
toxic agents
motor vehicles
firearms
sexual behavior
illicit drug use
3
Q
what are common reasons for non-compliance
A
perceived cost/benefit
polypharmacy
logistics
co-morbidities
childhood and elderly
cost
process issues
Health literacy
beliefs
4
Q
what are conditions with diminished capacity
A
Dementia (alzheimers, parkinsons)
Psychiatric Disorders (schizophrenia, depression, SUD)
TBI
Delirium
Hospitalization
End-of-life
5
Q
what are elements of capacity
A
Understanding
expression of choice
appreciation
reasoning
