Clinical
Nonadherence
Patient not following care instructions.
Definition
Patient not following care instructions.
Why it matters
Nonadherence is part of the Clinical vocabulary used across home health operations, documentation, and revenue cycle. Understanding it helps clinicians, QA leads, and administrators stay aligned on care quality and compliance.
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