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Characteristics of 35 Respondents
| Characteristic | Percent (N) |
|---|---|
| Female | 57 (20) |
| Age, mean (range) | 52.5 (34, 74) |
| Highest degree | |
| MD | 86 (30) |
| MD, PhD | 6 (2) |
| NP | 8 (3) |
| Specialty | |
| Anesthesiology | 37 (13) |
| Ophthalmology | 34 (12) |
| Hand surgery (Ortho, Plastic) | 17 (6) |
| Other preoperative nurse/MD | 11 (4) |
| Directly or supervises ordering of tests | 83 (29) |
| Site with high level of testing | 28 (10) |
| Site with improved level of testing | 71 (25) |
