Physician Characteristics
| Characteristic | IM n = 30 (SD) | FP n = 29 (SD) | P |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mean age | 42.9 (8.9) | 38.1 (4.1) | .01 (t57 = 2.66) |
| Years in practice | 12.9 (9.1) | 8.5 (3.2) | .02 (t57 = 2.45) |
| Sex: male/female | 27/3 | 26/3 | .97 (χ2(1) < .01) |
| Ethnicity: white/minority | 25/5 | 25/4 | .79 (χ2(1) = .07) |
| Practice Setting | |||
| Solo | 5 (17%) | 11 (37%) | |
| Small group | 11 (37%) | 6 (21%) | |
| HMO | 14 (46%) | 12 (41%) | .15 (χ2(2) = 3.86) |
| Board certification | 28/30 | 29/29 | .85 (χ2(1) = .03) |