Question was worded in the source as: "Please indicate why you would not like to use videoconferencing / video visits to provide virtual care."
Data only shows responses which scored at least four percent of responses.
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Opinion of physicians on factors preventing video virtual care in Canada in 2021
According to a survey carried out among physicians who were not using video conferencing or video visits in Canada in 2021, ** percent advised that patient´s difficulties with technology was preventing their interest in the use of this virtual care. Furthermore, ** percent cited a need for in-person visits or physical exams as opposed to video appointments, while ** percent said time was a factor preventing the use of video virtual care.
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Canada Health Infoway. (August 11, 2021). Share of physicians who reported the following reasons for preventing their interest in the use of virtual care via video in Canada as of 2021 [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved July 24, 2026, from /statistics/1314361/factors-preventing-video-virtual-care-in-canada/
Canada Health Infoway. "Share of physicians who reported the following reasons for preventing their interest in the use of virtual care via video in Canada as of 2021." Chart. August 11, 2021. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Accessed July 24, 2026. /statistics/1314361/factors-preventing-video-virtual-care-in-canada/
Canada Health Infoway. (2021). Share of physicians who reported the following reasons for preventing their interest in the use of virtual care via video in Canada as of 2021. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc.. Accessed: July 24, 2026. /statistics/1314361/factors-preventing-video-virtual-care-in-canada/
Canada Health Infoway. "Share of Physicians Who Reported The following Reasons for Preventing Their Interest in The Use of Virtual Care via Video in Canada as of 2021." ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ, ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc., 11 Aug 2021, /statistics/1314361/factors-preventing-video-virtual-care-in-canada/
Canada Health Infoway, Share of physicians who reported the following reasons for preventing their interest in the use of virtual care via video in Canada as of 2021 ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ, /statistics/1314361/factors-preventing-video-virtual-care-in-canada/ (last visited July 24, 2026)
Share of physicians who reported the following reasons for preventing their interest in the use of virtual care via video in Canada as of 2021 [Graph], Canada Health Infoway, August 11, 2021. [Online]. Available: /statistics/1314361/factors-preventing-video-virtual-care-in-canada/
