title: [INFORMATION ABOUT DRUGS].
abstract: The disastrous nature of communication has a harmful effect on patients' confidence and consequences on the observance of their treatment. On the other hand, the European debate on the proposed directive on informing the public 'about drugs, although it has been somewhat slow, has clearly shown what is at stake and the complexity of the issue.
authors.forename: Isabelle
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Adenot
mesh_terms: D064420:Drug-Related Side Effects and Adverse Reactions; D006801:Humans; D055118:Medication Adherence; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D004364:Pharmaceutical Preparations / Q000008:administration & dosage*
chemical_list: D004364:Pharmaceutical Preparations