Conceptualizing Access to Care Access to care is a foundational determinant of health outcomes and equity within any population. It is not merely the presence of healthcare services, but rather the timely use of personal health services to achieve the best possible health results. Conceptualizing access requires moving beyond a simple definition of availability, encompassing […]
Defining Medication Adherence and Non-Adherence Medication adherence is fundamentally defined as the extent to which a patient acts in accordance with the prescribed dosing schedule and duration of treatment agreed upon with their healthcare provider. This crucial behavioral phenomenon is often bifurcated into two components: initiation, which is the act of filling the first prescription, […]