The extent to which a patient's behavior matches with his or her practitioner's advice is referred to as:

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The term "adherence" describes the degree to which a patient follows or adheres to the treatment plan or recommendations made by their healthcare provider. "Compliance" is a similar term but can have negative connotations as it implies that the patient is obediently following orders without any input or understanding. "Utilization" refers to the amount of healthcare services a patient uses, while "conformity" refers to the degree to which someone fits into societal norms or expectations.

The Extent to Which a Patient's Behavior Matches with His