Patient Compliance

Definition 1

The extent to which a patient conforms to medical advice regarding prescribed regimen, lifestyle, dietary changes, follow-up schedule and other recommendations. (NCI Thesaurus)

Definition 2

The act of following a medical regimen or schedule correctly and consistently, including taking medicines or following a diet. (NCI Dictionary)

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