Table 4

Patient-Selected Visit Priorities

Primary Priority and SubcategoryPatients, No. (%)
First PrioritySecond PriorityTotal
Old problem90 (25.6)69 (41.8)159 (30.8)
 Something has changed23 (5.9)26 (14.3)49 (8.5)
 I am not getting better from last time37 (9.4)18 (9.9)55 (9.6)
 I need more explanation23 (5.9)13 (7.1)36 (6.3)
New problem154 (43.9)0 (0.0)154 (29.8)
 I’ve noticed something new120 (30.6)0 (0.0)120 (20.9)
 I’m having trouble with my usual activities30 (7.7)0 (0.0)30 (5.2)
 I’m feeling anxious or depressed14 (3.6)0 (0.0)14 (2.4)
Medicines58 (16.5)20 (12.1)78 (15.1)
 Problems with side effects20 (5.1)9 (5.0)29 (5.1)
 Medicines cost too much6 (1.5)2 (1.1)8 (1.4)
 Stopped taking12 (3.1)2 (1.1)14 (2.4)
A personal concern or other16 (4.6)38 (23.0)54 (10.5)
 Anxious or depressed3 (0.8)13 (7.1)16 (2.8)
 Drug or alcohol concerns0 (0.0)3 (1.7)3 (0.5)
 My personal safety8 (2.0)9 (5.0)17 (3.0)
Need something from doctor29 (8.3)24 (14.6)53 (10.3)
 Referral to a specialist4 (1.0)12 (6.6)16 (2.8)
 Medication refill7 (1.8)5 (2.8)12 (2.1)
 Blood test, radiograph, or other test8 (2.0)8 (4.4)16 (2.8)
 Form filled out3 (0.8)3 (1.7)6 (1.1)
Stress at home or at work4 (1.1)14 (8.5)18 (3.5)
 Caregiving issues2 (0.5)5 (2.8)7 (1.2)
 Family concerns2 (0.5)6 (3.3)8 (1.4)
 Financial concerns0 (0.0)3 (1.7)3 (0.5)
  • Note: 5 patients did not select any first-priority concern, and 191 patients did not select any second-priority concern.