Religious reasons for discontinuation of immunosuppressive medications after renal transplant

It is commonly believed that religion has no influence on medication compliance. We present a case in which belief in faith healing led to discontinuation of immunosuppressive medications after renal transplantation. Conflict occurs when patients believe they are healed but experience continued illn...

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Published in:	Renal failure Vol. 21; no. 2; p. 223
Main Authors:	Subach, R A, Abul-Ezz, S R
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	England 01-03-1999
Subjects:	Adult Female Follow-Up Studies Graft Rejection - prevention & control Graft Rejection - psychology Humans Immunosuppressive Agents - therapeutic use Kidney Transplantation - psychology Mental Healing Patient Compliance - psychology Physician-Patient Relations Religion and Medicine
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Summary:	It is commonly believed that religion has no influence on medication compliance. We present a case in which belief in faith healing led to discontinuation of immunosuppressive medications after renal transplantation. Conflict occurs when patients believe they are healed but experience continued illness. Religious and spiritual beliefs should be assessed pre- and post-transplant, and efforts made to encourage medication compliance.
ISSN:	0886-022X
DOI:	10.3109/08860229909066987