[e-drug] Standard Treatment Guidelines (5)

["Chris W. Green" <chrisg@rad.net.id>]

E-DRUG: Standard Treatment Guidelines (5)
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dear e-druggers,

It is interesting that so far none of the respondents appear to see 
patient education and empowerment as part of the solution. Do we continue 
to support the paradigm of a 'patient' patient, who is only expected to 
say 'ya, doc'?

I think considerable progress has been made in this regard among people 
living with HIV. Treatment literacy has taught us to learn about 
guidelines, and ask questions when they are 'violated'. Yes, I know we are 
still in a minority, and I know the health care providers HATE empowered 
patients, but it CAN be done.

Of relevance perhaps are the two twin documents recently released by WHO 
et. al. on TB treatment. These are the International Standards of TB Care 
and the Patient Charter for TB Care. Both refer to each other, and both 
are aimed at TB Care, rather than 'Control'. Empowering patients through 
the Charter is already putting pressure on the profession to become aware 
of the Standards, and to start to implement and adhere to them.

regards

Chris
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Chris W. Green (wartaaids@gmail.com)
AIDS Treatment Educator, Spiritia Foundation
Jakarta, Indonesia
Tel: +62 (21) 422-5163  Fax: +62 (21) 4287 1866
Web site: <http://www.spiritia.or.id>