The Ability of a Person to Identify a Usual Source

question 4

Multiple Choice

The ability of a person to identify a usual source of care is considered a favorable indicator of access to health care. Which of the following is true about rural care?

• A) Rural adults are less likely to identify a particular medical provider.
• B) Rural adults are more likely to see general practitioners and advanced practice nurses than their urban counterparts.
• C) Rural adults are more likely to seek medical treatment from a specialist than those in urban areas.
• D) Rural adults usually have to travel an average of 60 minutes to see a provider.