title: [Non-compliant drug taking in elderly subjects].
abstract: Particular consequences of a poor therapeutic compliance by elderly patients are discussed in the context of three selected case reports. They comprise: dosage-errors, discontinuation of therapy (also transient), neglecting of time schedule or rhythm of intake, concomitant therapies. This lacking therapeutic compliance is particularly important because of following situations or interaction between: the elderly patient, that has to be appreciated specific life values, dietary habits, culture and motoric, sensory and/or psychic handicaps and his, lay environment (acquaintances or relatives, inexpert in subsequent medical problems), or last his, medical environment and the positive or harmful interactions of the physicians and/or different therapeutic options.
authors.affiliation: Institutions universitaires de gériatrie de Genève.
authors.forename: J P
authors.initials: JP
authors.lastname: Michel
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Gisselbaek
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Gauthey
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Zelger
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged / Q000523:psychology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008508:Medication Errors; D012651:Self Medication; D016312:Treatment Refusal
vernacular_title: La non-compliance médicamenteuse chez les sujets âgés.