Program #802 • Available Saturday, June 21, 2003
Certified for AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ through Wednesday, June 21, 2006

Treatment Adherence: How to Improve Patient Compliance

 

Program Description

Statistics on patient adherence/compliance show that people don’t always follow the doctor’s orders. The National Council for Patient Education and Information estimates that about one half of prescriptions written in the United States are not taken properly. Nonadherence negatively impacts the elderly, patients with psychiatric disorders, and HIV-infected patients, as well as patients with chronic diseases such as hypertension, diabetes, or asthma. Dr. Atkins presents strategies to improve adherence, which will in turn increase patients’ chances of benefiting from recommended treatments. This program will help physicians and their office personnel develop a better understanding of patient behavior.

(60 minutes)

Credit Information

Up to 2 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™

This activity is designed for primary care physicians and other health care professionals with an interest in the rationale behind treatment adherence and strategies to improve patient compliance.

Learning Objectives

After taking part in this CME activity, participants should be able to:

CME Credit Designations

ACCME The Network for Continuing Medical Education (NCME) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

AMA NCME designates this educational activity for a maximum of 2 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

AAFP This activity has been reviewed and is acceptable for up to 2 Prescribed credits by the American Academy of Family Physicians. AAFP accreditation begins Monday, June 21, 2004. Term of approval is for one year from this date, with option for yearly renewal.

AOA This activity is eligible for up to 2 hours of credit in Category 2-A of the American Osteopathic Association.