The author suggests some noncompliant behavior may be a result of poor understanding of necessary care steps on the part of the patient and his or her family members.
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In light of the success of simulation in physician training, the author suggests implementing care simulations from a patient perspective may prove useful in ensuring patients understand their care. While the logistics of such a program might be challenging at first, the viewpoint notes reallocating resources from communications currently known to be ineffective could prove beneficial.
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