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Adherence revisited: the patient's choice.

Judith A Erlen1

  • 1School of Nursing and Center for Bioethics and Health Law, University of Pittsburgh in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA. jae001@pitt.edu

Orthopedic Nursing
|April 16, 2002
PubMed
Summary

Patient treatment adherence is a long-standing concern. This paper explores the ethical implications when competent adults opt out of prescribed therapies, challenging traditional adherence models.

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Area of Science:

  • Medical Ethics
  • Patient Autonomy
  • Health Psychology

Background:

  • Treatment adherence is a critical factor influencing therapeutic efficacy.
  • Traditional models often prioritize adherence without fully exploring patient autonomy.
  • Ethical considerations arise when patients, particularly competent adults, deviate from prescribed regimens.

Observation:

  • This paper examines the ethical dimensions of patient non-adherence.
  • A hypothetical case study is employed to analyze underlying assumptions.
  • The focus is on the competent adult patient's right to choose.

Findings:

  • Patient non-adherence presents complex ethical questions beyond simple treatment efficacy.
  • Challenging traditional adherence models is necessary to respect patient autonomy.
  • The competent adult's decision-making process regarding non-adherence warrants ethical scrutiny.

Implications:

  • Healthcare providers must navigate ethical dilemmas when patients choose non-adherence.
  • Respecting patient autonomy is paramount, even when it conflicts with treatment plans.
  • Further research is needed to develop ethical frameworks for managing patient non-adherence.

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