Primary Care Access

Cross-source consensus on Primary Care Access from 1 sources and 6 claims.

1 sources · 6 claims

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The study examines how people with chronic pain access primary care in British Columbia and how that access relates to wider health service use. — Access to primary care for people with chronic pain: a lived/living experience-informed mixed-methods study protocol
People with chronic pain represent a substantial share of primary care visits but remain under-studied in terms of access needs and care experiences. — Access to primary care for people with chronic pain: a lived/living experience-informed mixed-methods study protocol
A British Columbia study found that people with chronic pain accounted for 32.5% of primary care patient visits. — Access to primary care for people with chronic pain: a lived/living experience-informed mixed-methods study protocol
In 2022, 21.8% of people in Canada lacked regular access to a primary care provider, while 27% of British Columbia residents lacked longitudinal primary care. — Access to primary care for people with chronic pain: a lived/living experience-informed mixed-methods study protocol
Primary care providers often act as first contact, referral source to specialized pain care, and continuing care providers after specialist discharge. — Access to primary care for people with chronic pain: a lived/living experience-informed mixed-methods study protocol
Primary care providers can facilitate access to social and governmental services for people with chronic pain. — Access to primary care for people with chronic pain: a lived/living experience-informed mixed-methods study protocol