The focus of the podcast is to explore how we approach and manage people who choose to opt out of treatment, otherwise termed as Intentional Non- Adherence. When we are talking about this aspect of care, non-adherence falls into two categories: Intentional and Unintentional. Unintentional non-adherence is when a patient unintentionally struggles to take their tablets due to barriers that are beyond their control, for example forgetfulness or drug and alcohol issues. Intentional non˗adherence is when a patient intentionally decides to stop their treatment. 

Episode Guest

I’m joined on HIV Matters to discuss this subject by Liz Foote who is the current chair of the National HIV Nurses Association (NHIVNA) and Manager of the community HIV Specialist services in Sussex. 

Additional Information and Links 

Medicines adherence: involving patients in decisions about prescribed medicines and supporting adherence https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/cg76/chapter/introduction

National HIV Nurse Association (NHIVNA) www.nhivna.org.

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How to contact the show 

Dr Michelle Croston@ michelle.croston@nottingham.ac.uk

https://hiv-matters.captivate.fm