And according to the World health organization, just 50% of chronic disease patients take their medication as prescribed, and as much as 20 or 30% of prescriptions go unfilled completely. And Many studies have shown that up to 30% of appointments are missed. And these missed appointments and treatment can cause worsening symptoms, hospitalizations, or even death. As Morgan goes through the health system, we find that she gets a long list of to do items at each visit that we're somehow supposed to accomplish. (06:11–06:16)
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Asserts that up to 30% of medical appointments are missed according to multiple studies.
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