Research Article

Primary Healthcare Solo Practices: Homogeneous or Heterogeneous?

Table 1

Questions used for constructing experience of care indices.

AccessibilityComprehensiveness

At this place, if the doctor who is responsible for your care is not available, you can see another doctor(0) NeverAt this place, all your health problems are taken care of, whether they are physical or psychological(0) Not at all agree
(1) Sometimes(1) A little
(2) Often(2) Somewhat
(3) Always(3) Strongly agree

At this place, how long does it take to see the doctor by appointment?(0) 4 months or moreAt this place, during your visits, the doctor takes the time to talk to you about prevention and asks you about your lifestyle habits(0) Not at all agree
(1) From 1 to 3 months(1) A little
(2) From 2 to 4 weeks(2) Somewhat
(3) Less than 2 weeks(3) Strongly agree

How long does it usually take to get there?(0) More than 30 minutesAt this place, they help you get all the health care services you need(0) Not at all agree
(1) From 15 to 30 minutes(1) A little
(2) Less than 15 minutes(2) Somewhat
ā€‰(3) Strongly agree

At this place, the office hours are convenient(0) Not at all agreeAt this place, your opinion and what you want are taken into account in the care that you receive(0) Not at all agree
(1) A little(1) A little
(2) Somewhat(2) Somewhat
(3) Strongly agree(3) Strongly agree

It is easy to reach someone at this place by telephone to make an appointment(0) Not at all agreeAt this place, you are given help to weigh the pros and cons when you have to make decisions about your health(0) Not at all agree
(1) A little(1) A little
(2) Somewhat(2) Somewhat
(3) Strongly agree(3) Strongly agree

It is easy to talk to a doctor or nurse by telephone when this place is open(0) Not at all agree
(1) A little
(2) Somewhat
(3) Strongly agree

ContinuityOutcomes of care

When you go to this place, you see the same doctor(0) NeverThe services you get there help you to better understand your health problems(0) Not at all agree
(1) Sometimes(1) A little
(2) Often(2) Somewhat
(3) Always(3) Strongly agree

How long have you been going to this place?(0) Less than 2 yearsThe services you get there help you to prevent certain health problems before they appear(0) Not at all agree
(1) From 2 to 5 years(1) A little
(2) More than 5 years(2) Somewhat
ā€‰(3) Strongly agree

At this place, your medical history is known(0) Not at all agreeThe services you get there help you to control your health problems(0) Not at all agree
(1) A little(1) A little
(2) Somewhat(2) Somewhat
(3) Strongly agree(3) Strongly agree

At this place, they are aware of all the prescribed medications you take(0) Not at all agreeThe professionals you see there encourage you to follow the treatments prescribed(0) Not at all agree
(1) A little(1) A little
(2) Somewhat(2) Somewhat
(3) Strongly agree(3) Strongly agree

At this place, you can receive routine ongoing care for a chronic problem(0) Not at all agreeThe professionals you see there help motivate you to adopt good lifestyle habits(0) Not at all agree
(1) A little(1) A little
(2) Somewhat(2) Somewhat
(3) Strongly agree(3) Strongly agree