Perhaps you should sit down before reading this — and it probably wouldn’t be a bad idea to grab your socks, lest they be knocked off by this revolutionary news.
Ready? OK
Last week, the American Medical Association’s officially recognized the importance of patient adherence to a prescribed course of treatment program to achieving effective and efficient health care.
“For any health or wellness program to succeed, we must find ways to help patients follow through on treatment plans,” said AMA President-elect Ronald M. Davis, M.D. “The best health outcomes occur when the physician and patient work together toward a common goal.”
The AMA also plans to develop a list of resources to enhance adherence.
I applaud the recognition although it seems belated and a tad superfluous.
There is, however, no truth to the rumor that the AMA will also officially recognize the importance of oxygen to human respiration.