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) |