Communication breakdowns and medication adherence

Breakdowns in communication can adversely affect a patient’s medication adherence. Fostering an open and continuous dialogue between patient and pharmacist will lead to improved medication adherence and better health outcomes. By Mohamed Afifi BSc, BMedSci, MScM, MPharm, MPharmMed, pharmacist and PhD candidate, School of Biomedical Sciences and Pharmacy, University of Newcastle; Paul Hannan BPharm, MPS,