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What is wrong with compliance?

S Holm1

  • 1Institute of Biostatistics and Theory of Medicine, Copenhagen, Denmark.

Journal of Medical Ethics
|June 1, 1993
PubMed
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This study challenges the concept of patient non-compliance, suggesting it reflects a paternalistic doctor-patient relationship. The focus should shift from non-compliant patients to non-compliant doctors in healthcare.

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Area of Science:

  • Medical Ethics
  • Sociology of Health and Illness
  • Health Communication

Background:

  • The term "non-compliance" is frequently applied to patients who deviate from prescribed therapeutic regimens.
  • This label often overlooks the complexities of the doctor-patient dynamic and patient autonomy.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To critically analyze the concept of patient compliance in medical contexts.
  • To demonstrate the inherent link between the notion of compliance and paternalistic medical approaches.
  • To propose a re-evaluation of responsibility within the doctor-patient relationship.

Main Methods:

  • Conceptual analysis of the term "compliance" within medical literature and practice.
  • Examination of the ethical implications of the doctor-patient relationship.
Keywords:
Professional Patient Relationship

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  • Theoretical exploration of alternative frameworks for understanding patient adherence.

    • Main Results:

    • The concept of patient "non-compliance" is fundamentally tied to a paternalistic model of care.
    • This model positions the doctor as the sole authority, potentially undermining patient-centeredness.
    • The analysis reveals a need to question the validity and utility of the "non-compliant patient" label.

    Conclusions:

    • The focus on "non-compliant patients" may obscure systemic issues within healthcare interactions.
    • A shift in perspective is advocated, directing attention towards potential "non-compliant doctors" or systemic "non-compliance" with patient-centered principles.
    • Rethinking the doctor-patient relationship is crucial for fostering more equitable and effective healthcare.