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Taking your medication properly (or adherence – the term that will be used throughout this booklet) is the most important factor under your control in the success of your anti-HIV treatment. This booklet explains why adherence is important and provides some hints on actions you could take to improve your adherence. A summary and a glossary of words used are also available. This booklet is not intended to replace discussion with your doctor. However, it may help you to decide what questions to ask your doctor about any course of treatment you may be considering.

acknowledgements

Written by Michael Carter.
Third edition, 2007.

NAM is grateful to the funders of this booklet series:

Thanks for the assistance of:

  • Dr Fiona Boag,
  • Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, London
  • Dr Ray Brettle,
  • Western General Hospital, Edinburgh
  • Dr Martin Fisher,
  • Royal Sussex Infirmary, Brighton
  • Roy Kilpatrick,
  • Scottish Voluntary HIV and AIDS Forum
  • Dr Ian Williams,
  • University College London Medical School, London

Awards

Adherence was commended in the patient information category of the British Medical Association’s Medical Book Competition, 2005.