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With more patients taking medicines than ever before, encouraging patients to get the most out of their medicines is essential to avoid unnecessary ill health as well as reduce waste and unnecessary cost. Since the decision about whether to take a medicine or not ultimately lies with the patient it is crucial that health professionals and patients engage in ‘shared decision-making’ about medicines usage. Shared decision-making, (similar to the concept ‘concordance’), requires health professionals to engage with patients as partners, taking into account their beliefs and concerns.
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