A community survey (n = 396) revealed that adequate financial coverage for health care for low-income black elderly has been prevented by out-of-pocket medical expenses. Although health care facilities were regularly available, the lack of regular physicians' services at the health care location was a major cause of dissatisfaction. Discussed are policy implications for improving the affordability and acceptability of health services for this population.
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Petchers et al. (1988) studied this question.