title: Medication nonadherence--Part I: The health and humanistic consequences.
abstract: Nonadherence is a significant medical problem in the United States, leading to excessive morbidity, mortality, and medical costs. In this first installment of a two-part article, the authors review the literature and discuss the effects of the problem, with particular reference to patients with congestive heart failure.
authors: Virginia Commonwealth University School of Pharmacy, Richmond, USA.
authors: P T
authors: PT
authors: Rodgers
authors: D M
authors: DM
authors: Ruffin
mesh_terms: D002317:Cardiovascular Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage; D017281:Cost of Illness; D019468:Disease Management; D004334:Drug Administration Schedule; D006333:Heart Failure / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000191:economics; D006801:Humans; D010349:Patient Compliance; D012646:Self Administration; D014481:United States
chemical_list: D002317:Cardiovascular Agents