Keep enshittifying science, America.
A stupid copyright and extortive fee is not a reason to retract science.
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This isn't my field, so I may be missing something, but what exactly is proprietary here?
I found the guy himself giving away the questions and scoring methods on his own website, but reading comments from him, he says he's concerned about people administering or scoring the test correctly.
There are 4 or 8 yes/no questions with a score of 1 for a yes or 0 for a no and a higher score is better.
Step-by-Step Guide for Pharmacists Using MMAS-4 and MMAS-8
Step 1: Administer the MMAS-4 to Screen for Adherence
Introduce the MMAS-4:
>Explain to the patient that you will ask a few questions to assess how well they are following their prescribed medication regimen. >Emphasize that there are no right or wrong answers.
Ask the MMAS-4 Questions:
(1) Do you ever forget to take your medication?
(2) Do you ever have problems remembering to take your medication?
(3) When you feel better, do you sometimes stop taking your medication?
(4) Sometimes if you feel worse when you take your medication, do you stop taking it?
Score the MMAS-4:
4 = High adherence
2-3= Medium adherence
0-1 = Low adherence
Interpret the Results:
High adherence (4): No further action is needed.
Medium adherence (2-3): Use clinical judgment to decide if further screening is necessary.
Low adherence (0-1): Administer the MMAS-8 for a more in-depth assessment.
Pricing on the site says $4 for the 4 question form and $7 for the 8 question version if you do over 1000 tests. I can see that cost adding up quickly.
If one isn't "allowed" to ask these questions without paying, what exactly would you ask a patient otherwise? These seem pretty conversational questions, not something that took intense labor to develop and standardize.
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Papers continue to face retractions for failure to license pricy tool
https://retractionwatch.com/2025/09/02/papers-continue-to-face-retractions-for-failure-to-license-pricy-tool/Keep enshittifying science, America. A stupid copyright and extortive fee is not a reason to retract science.
This isn't my field, so I may be missing something, but what exactly is proprietary here?
I found the guy himself giving away the questions and scoring methods on his own website, but reading comments from him, he says he's concerned about people administering or scoring the test correctly.
There are 4 or 8 yes/no questions with a score of 1 for a yes or 0 for a no and a higher score is better.
(MoriskyScale.com)
Pricing on the site says $4 for the 4 question form and $7 for the 8 question version if you do over 1000 tests. I can see that cost adding up quickly.
If one isn't "allowed" to ask these questions without paying, what exactly would you ask a patient otherwise? These seem pretty conversational questions, not something that took intense labor to develop and standardize.