Although each rural community is unique, the experience of living in a rural area has several common characteristics. Commonly, barriers to health care may be associated with these characteristics. A common barrier to care is:
A) New roads
B) Inadequate provider attitudes and understanding about rural populations
C) Short distances to health care facilities
D) Available specialists

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Inadequate provider attitudes and understanding about rural populations is a common barrier to care in rural areas. Healthcare providers may not be familiar with the unique challenges and characteristics of rural populations, leading to a lack of understanding and inadequate care. While new roads and short distances to health care facilities may not be available in some rural areas, they are not common barriers to care. The availability of specialists may also be limited in rural areas but is not a common barrier to care.

Although Each Rural Community Is Unique, the Experience of Living