Barriers to Assessment of Hyperlipidemia Reported by Family Physicians
| “What are the two or three greatest barriers you face in assessing coronary heart disease in your patients?” | Percentage of Total Barriers to Assessment |
|---|---|
| Patient Factors | 50 |
| Adherence | 18 |
| Beliefs and Attitudes | 16 |
| Cost | 12 |
| Health Habits | 2 |
| Other | 2 |
| Physician Factors | 25 |
| Time | 23 |
| Other | 2 |
| System Factors | 25 |
| Insurance | 11 |
| Doctor-Patient Communication | 9 |
| Other | 5 |