Dale had moderate pain in his right great toe three times in the last two years.He was told that he has gout.Dale was given medication each time,which relieved the discomfort.Yesterday,he went to the doctor and was told that he had gout again and that he should take the medication on an ongoing basis,one pill after breakfast and one at bedtime.After 2 months,Dale decided not to continue taking the medication.Dale's behaviour can be explained by the fact that

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Adherence decreases as duration of treatment increases. Dale may have become tired of taking medication on an ongoing basis and may have felt that since he only experienced moderate pain infrequently, he did not need to continue taking the medication. Additionally, he may have forgotten the importance of continued treatment and the consequences of not taking the medication.

Dale Had Moderate Pain in His Right Great Toe Three