4.4.1 Counselling to provide information about TB treatment

Patients and their caregivers should be prepared for TB treatment by giving them information (see Table 3) about:

  • the treatment administration options; length of treatment; importance of adherence to treatment;
  • pharmacological treatment: drug regimen; side-effects; monitoring side-effects;
  • infection control at home and in the community;
  • follow-up plan: routine appointments; emergency contact; 
  • support mechanisms: social support and social protection;
  • palliative and end-of-life care

Table 3. Information about TB treatment

Table 3. Information about TB treatment

Table 3. Information about TB treatment

As already noted, participate and completely understand that treatment should not be stopped without medical advice.

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