II. Socio-Demographics
Were there any financial considerations that made it difficult for the patient to receive the medical care they wanted?
What is the highest level of education the patient completed?
3%
Secondary (6–12)
7%
Business, Trade, or Vocational School
8%
College, but Did Not Finish
1%
39%
Graduated From a College or University
16% Yes
83% No
1% Prefer not to answer
39%
Post-graduate
4%
Prefer Not to Answer
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For the 16% of patients who answered “Yes” to experiencing financial considerations that made it difficult to receive medical care, they explained that their hardships consisted of various reasons, especially highlighting difficulties experienced in being able to afford preferred treatments and expenses related to traveling to receive care. A few examples patients gave are outlined on the right.
Canada was not offering the treatment options that were available to metastatic patients in the United States.” Lack of treatment options available locally, insurance denials for scans and treatment.” Travel and fuel plus hotel and Uber fees. Also cost of prescribed medication co-payments.”
2022 VISION Registry Data Report
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