Table 3.

Mean (SD) importance ratings of primary care topics listed in order of mean patient ratings

Primary care topics	Patients (n=464)	Providers (n=173)
(1) Unable to find regular family doctor/other primary healthcare provider	4.64 (0.76)	4.59 (0.76)
(2) Support for living with chronic conditions	4.52 (0.75)	4.36 (0.88)
(3) Information sharing, including EMR	4.52 (0.76)	4.29 (0.91)
(4) Mental health resources	4.51 (0.81)	4.53 (0.77)
(5) Accessing care when and where patients need it	4.46 (0.78)	4.27 (0.85)
(6) New models of primary care that include other HCPs	4.44 (0.83)	4.30 (1.03)
(7) Improving continuity and coordination	4.41 (0.81)	4.31 (0.85)
(8) Improve and strengthen patient–provider communication	4.21 (0.92)	4.03 (1.05)
(9) Challenges in small towns/cities and remote areas	4.18 (0.99)	4.18 (0.92)
(10) Care guided by patient needs, values, preferences and priorities	4.09 (1.02)	3.95 (1.07)

The 10 topics were each rated on a scale from 1 (not at all important) to 5 (very important).

EMR, electronic medical record; HCPs, healthcare professionals.