“…According to Zisook and Gammon (1981), the patient-physician relationship is probably the most significant single factor in determining if a patient will follow the treatment regimen. A body of knowledge reinforces the presumed role of patient-physian trunsuctions in facilitating or inhibiting patient compliance (Buller & Buller, 1987;Christensen, 1978;Davis, 1968;DiMatteo & DiNicola, 1982;Eraker et al, 1984;Greene, Weinberger, Jerin, & Mamilin, 1982;Hulka, Cassell, Kupper, & Burdette, 1976;Jette, 1982;Korsch, Gozzi, & Francis, 1968;Marston, 1970;Sanson-Fisher & Maguire, 1980;Schmidt, 1977;Stewart, 1984). Mechanic (1976) concluded that communication is an essential component of these interpersonal transactions and by implication suggested that there should be a high correlation between satisfaction with physician-patient communication and compliance.…”