In Canada, the provincial Ministries of Health cover most primary care services provided by physicians in their respective provinces. Given the structure of the health care system, patients seeking physical and mental health care often present initially to their primary care provider. Health care-seeking behaviour is influenced by characteristics such as socio-economic status, gender, and age. Other issues such as knowledge of health maintenance, trust in physicians, and the presence of chronic conditions have also been demonstrated to impact health care-seeking behaviour, including frequency and length of visits, satisfaction, and willingness to seek care.