The top nonfinancial barrier to healthcare would be transportation. Patients that lack transportation have a tough time trying to get to their appointment with their physician.“21% adults experienced nonfinancial barriers” (Writer, 2011). Whether the patient is young in their 20s or elderly it can be complicated to get transportation to receive medical treatment at a doctor’s office. Another factor in transportation would be the weather. For example, an elderly couple who does not have a car or anyone available to take them to their doctor’s office. This couple would be more susceptible to getting sick walking to the doctor in certain types of weather condition such as rain, snow, or extreme heat. Transportation is important for patients to
