Characteristics of Patients With and Without a Regular Provider
| Regular Provider (n = 649) | No Regular Provider (n = 56) | P | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age, mean years (SD) | 57.5 (10.8) | 50.9 (12.2) | .0002 |
| Gender (%) | .24 | ||
| Male | 216 (33.3) | 23 (41.0) | |
| Female | 433 (66.7) | 33 (59.0) | |
| Smoking status (%) | .67 | ||
| Smoker | 99 (15.3) | 11 (19.6) | |
| Nonsmoker | 521 (80.3) | 43 (76.8) | |
| Unknown | 29 (4.5) | 2 (3.5) |