Well: When the Patient Is 'Noncompliant'

As soon as a patient is described as noncompliant, doctor shorthand for patients who don't take their medication or follow medical recommendations, it's as though a black mark is branded on the chart.

Source: http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/11/15/when-the-patient-is-noncompliant/?partner=rss&emc=rss

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