Why Use Dot?

1.	Why Use Dot?
Answer» We cannot predict who will take medications as directed, and who will not. People from all social classes, educational backgrounds, ages, genders, and ethnicities can have problems TAKING medications CORRECTLY. Studies show that 86-90% of patients receiving DOT complete their therapy, compared to 61% for those on self-administered therapy. DOT helps patients finish TB therapy as quickly as possible, WITHOUT unnecessary gaps. DOT helps prevent TB from spreading to others. DOT decreases the risk of drug-resistance resulting from ERRATIC or incomplete treatment. DOT decreases the chances of treatment failure and relapse.

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We cannot predict who will take medications as directed, and who will not. People from all social classes, educational backgrounds, ages, genders, and ethnicities can have problems TAKING medications CORRECTLY.
Studies show that 86-90% of patients receiving DOT complete their therapy, compared to 61% for those on self-administered therapy.
DOT helps patients finish TB therapy as quickly as possible, WITHOUT unnecessary gaps.
DOT helps prevent TB from spreading to others.
DOT decreases the risk of drug-resistance resulting from ERRATIC or incomplete treatment.
DOT decreases the chances of treatment failure and relapse.

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