Archive for the tag: Schizophrenia

Feb 05

Medication and Non-Compliant Patients: Schizophrenia Q&A #4

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Working with clients who are not compliant with their medications may be difficult. However, identifying goals and aspirations may be helpful. Clients may rationalize the need for medication to accomplish their chosen goals.

Dr. Victor Montori, Lead Investigator from the Knowledge and Encounter Research Unit at Mayo Clinic, explores patient compliance issues at Transform 2009, a symposium sponsored by the Mayo Clinic Center for Innovation. For more information, go to http://www.mayo.edu/transform
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Jan 12

Considering Patient Nonadherence to Schizophrenia Medication

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Experts consider the reasons behind patient nonadherence to therapy in the setting of schizophrenia management.
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Nonadherence in Schizophrenics and Consequences

Professionals discuss the unique propensity of schizophrenic patients to maintain nonadherence toward their medication dosage and list the common consequences of this obstinacy.