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Thirty-eight patients were interviewed about problems they experienced in the primary care office setting. Most of the problems they identified related to difficulties in their relationships with doctors or others in the medical office (for example, many felt that they were treated with disrespect or insensitivity), or problems in getting access to the doctor or the office (such as delays in getting appointments or long waiting times). Patients described more psychological and emotional harms than physical harms.