Summary: A combination of many issues such as misunderstanding the importance of medications, forgetfulness, finances, and more complex social factors patient nonadherence to drug therapy is a major public concern and an impediment to global health. What's the good of an effective regimen if no one follows it? Dr Niteesh Choudry joins the show to discuss his research including the MI FREE trial and to propose how clinicians and patients, as a team, can rectify the irregular long-term use of medications.
