Sometimes, treatments are given to meet the doctors needs rather than the patients needs, and the doctor may fail to take into account the cost of following the Rx for the patient, such as those outlined above. This will increase risk of non-compliance. The key to a good DPR is adequate information assessment and information giving and respect for the patient s autonomy and humanity. Rx has side-effects that may disrupt pts. activities or routines.
Rx schedule is complex or prolonged, or requires major change in activities.