Table 4 Satisfaction of primary-care physicians with CGA, by specialty ("very satisfied")

The professional level of the staff at the clinic

54

55

59

46

The attitude of the staff at the clinics to the patients and members of their families

49

53

52

40

The attitude of the physicians and staff at the clinics towards you personally*

46

56

50

31

Your communication with the physicians and staff at the clinics and your ability to talk with them when necessary*

36

48

39

22

Their diagnoses and their recommendations for medication, treatment, and social assistance services

36

32

42

28

The guidance to family members regarding the Community Long-term Care Insurance Law, supervision, safety in the home, and other issues that are important to the well-being of the elderly

36

39

40

29

The recommendations and guidance they give to the elderly and their families regarding functioning, use of social services (e.g., the Community Long-term Care Insurance Law), and recreational activities

29

24

34

24

Waiting time for appointments

15

16

15

13