Skip to main content
. 2024 Oct 2;16(10):e70734. doi: 10.7759/cureus.70734

Table 5. Patient populations most at-risk when seeking care from unlicensed practitioners.

At-Risk Population n=134 (%)
Geriatric Patients 120 (89.6)
Patients with Complex Medical Histories or Comorbidities 116 (86.6)
Patients Seeking Care for Traumatic Injuries or Acute Pain 107 (79.9)
Pediatric or Adolescent Patients 97 (72.4)
Pregnant Women 96 (71.6)
Patients with Compromised Immune Systems or Bone Health 90 (67.2)
Patients with Poor Health Literacy 85 (63.4)
Patients Seeking Alternative Options for Chronic/Terminal Conditions 69 (51.5)
Low-Income Patients 25 (18.7)
Individuals Lacking Access to Primary Care 23 (17.2)
Those Without Health Insurance 22 (16.4)