TABLE 3.

Reasons for difficulties accessing routine and immediate healthcare

	PERCENTAGE OF THOSE REPORTING DIFFICULTIES
	ROUTINE CARE (N=2,850)	IMMEDIATE CARE (N=2,693)
Physician/service availability1	54.0	40.7
Waiting too long2	43.3	60.8
Personal reasons3	3.2	4.8
Other	12.9	14.3

Notes:

1. Includes difficulty contacting a physician or getting an appointment, or services not available in the area or at the time required
2. Includes waiting too long to get an appointment or to see a physician
3. Includes difficulties due to transportation, language, cost or lack of information