Even as children, we had to comply or conform to the expectations or rules set by the adults in our lives.
As we grew older, the sphere widened and when we went out into the world to work as adults the rules which we had to comply have increased by leaps and bounds. Those of us who were compliant are happily leading a productive, prosperous, and blessed life; while those who refuse to comply are caught, disciplined and later on isolated from society or have perished.
Compliance is defined as an act or fact of complying to a wish, or command. In general, compliance refers to conforming to the rule, a certain specification, a policy, standard or law. So, why is compliance so important in our lives? In the workplace, compliance implies a set of processes used to ensure that a team is able to uphold certain rules that makeup the organization that they belong to. For some companies and institutions, it may include what the company stands for like policies, work ethics, and written values. In business as well as in our personal lives, compliance is so important that it forms a part of our organization’s and family’s duties with respect to the community where one belongs to while building trust and establishing ones roots. With respect to safety, some products and utilities must comply with standards to protect the people. In like manner, families have to comply with rules and regulations in order for the greater good of many. Lastly, compliance heightens consistency simply by adhering to the rules. Hence, a simple act of compliance can become a powerful tool especially for lasting change. (Pia Roces Morato, “The importance of compliance”. The Philippine Star. Sept. 7, 2018).
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Medical non-compliance has been identified as a global problem for patients with hypertension. In a research study conducted by Gascon, Juan et al, (2004), which sought to identify factors related to non-compliance with the treatment of patients with hypertension, using a qualitative research method, results using a focus group discussion technique revealed: 1) Patients had fears and negative images of antihypertensive drugs; 2) Patients lack a basic background knowledge about hypertension; and 3) The clinical encounter was regarded as unsatisfactory due to its length, few explanations given by the physician and low physician-patient interaction. Based on the findings, the researchers concluded that the factors related to poor compliance have implications to patient management. Having knowledge of patients’ priorities related to the most important aspects of care that have high potential for low compliance may improve the quality of hypertensive patient care. (Gascon, Juan, Sanchez-Ortuno, Montserrat, Llor, Bartolome, Skidmore, David & Saturno, Pedro. Why hypertensive patients do not comply with the treatment: Results from a qualitative study. Family Practice, April, 2004).
Lately, Republic Act No. 10054, known as the “Motorcycle Helmet Act of 2009,” an act mandating all motorcycle riders to wear standard protective motorcycle helmets while driving and providing penalties therefore, have been in the limelight or “resurrected” in our city by the authorities.
While many have been compliant, a number were caught violating this Act and have been fined. Others have succumbed to injuries brought on by not wearing the prescribed helmet. Some have perished on site of the accident or later from severe head injuries as a result of the impact or spend the rest of their lives in a debilitated condition.
So please comply and live a long, happy and good quality of life.
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