Measure Source

Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), Center for Financing, Access, and Cost Trends, Medical Expenditure Panel Survey.

Tables

150 Percent of persons with provider who usually asks about medications and treatments other doctors may give, United States, 2001, by

• Race
• Ethnicity
• Family income
• Education

Data Source

Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), Center for Financing, Access, and Cost Trends, Medical Expenditure Panel Survey.

Denominator

U.S. population (civilian, noninstitutionalized) who reported to have a usual source of care.

Numerator

U.S. population (civilian, noninstitutionalized) who reported to have a usual source of care who subsequently reported that their provider usually asks about prescription medications and treatments other doctors may give them.