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Table 5

From: What are the core predictors of ‘hassles’ among patients with multimorbidity in primary care? A cross sectional study

Items

Health Care ‘Hassles’

1

Lack of information about my medical condition

2

Lack of information about treatment options

3

Lack of information about why my medication was prescribed to me

4

Problems getting my medication refilled on time

5

Uncertainty about when or how to take my medications

6

Side effect from my medications

7

Lack of information about why I have been referred to a specialist (hospital doctor)

8

Having to wait a long time to get an appointment for specialists (hospital doctors)

9

Poor communication between different doctors or clinics

10

Disagreement between my doctors about my diagnosis or the best treatment for me

11

Lack of information about why I need lab test or x-rays

12

Having to wait too long to find out the results of the lab tests or x-rays

13

Difficulty getting questions answered or getting medical advice between scheduled appointments

14

Lack of time to discuss all my problems during scheduled appointment

15

Having my concerns ignored or overlooked by my health care providers

16

Medical appointments that interfere with my work, family, or hobbies