Nonadherence Due to Pharmacophobia (Pharmaphobia, Medication Phobia)

Are you evaluating a patient with pharmacophobia?

Yes

Is the fear based on a past unpleasant experience?

Yes

Is the fear based on something that the person was told or read?

Yes

Is the fear a generic fear of all medications?

Yes

Has the patient avoided seeing a clinician because of not wanting to take a medication?

Yes

Has the patient attempted self-management with an alternative therapy?

Yes

Is the patient adhering with the therapeutic regimen?

Yes

Does the patient have doubts about the diagnosis?

Yes

Data complete?

Evaluation appropriate?

Number of factors that may be contributing to the pharmacophobia

Is there evidence of nonadherence?

Number of additional findings that could have negative consequences for the patient

Caution: A qualified health practitioner should verify all results.
Keep patient data confidential and comply with all legal requirements.

Purpose: To evaluate a patient with pharmacophobia (medication phobia) and to determine its impact on adherence to the therapeutic plan.