May, C., Mair, F. and Montori, V.M. (2009) We need minimally disruptive medicine. British Medical Journal, 339, b2803. (doi: 10.1136/bmj.b2803)
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Publisher's URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bmj.b2803
Abstract
Chronic disease is the great epidemic of our times, but the strategies we have developed to manage it have created a growing burden for patients. This treatment burden induces poor adherence, wasted resources, and poor outcomes. Against this background, we call for minimally disruptive medicine that seeks to tailor treatment regimens to the realities of the daily lives of patients. Such an approach could greatly improve the care and quality of life for patients.
Item Type: | Articles |
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Status: | Published |
Refereed: | Yes |
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: | Mair, Professor Frances |
Authors: | May, C., Mair, F., and Montori, V.M. |
Subjects: | R Medicine > R Medicine (General) |
College/School: | College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Health & Wellbeing > General Practice and Primary Care |
Journal Name: | British Medical Journal |
Journal Abbr.: | BMJ |
Publisher: | BMJ Publishing Group |
ISSN: | 0959-535X |
ISSN (Online): | 1756-1833 |
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