Table 1.
Characteristics of the 16 interviewees
| Characteristics | Number |
|---|---|
| Gender | |
| Female | 9 |
| Male | 7 |
| Age Group * |
Overall median (IQR) 50 (38 – 59) |
| 30–39 | 4 |
| 40–49 | 3 |
| 50–59 | 5 |
| 60–69 | 3 |
| Occupation ** | |
| GP | 6 |
| Healthcare service management | |
| Primary Health Networks | 3 |
| Local Health Districts | 3 |
| Clinical role at NSW LHD service | |
| Sydney LHD | 1 |
| Northern Sydney LHD | 1 |
| Western Sydney LHD | 1 |
| Sydney Children’s Hospital Network | 2 |
| Consumer representative | |
| Location of employment | |
| Northern Sydney | 5 |
| Central-Eastern Sydney | 4 |
| Western Sydney | 5 |
| Number of years in current profession | |
| 0–2 | 5 |
| 3–5 | 7 |
| 6 + | 2 |
*Missing data; ** Multiple responses possible; LHD = Local Health District
Local Health Districts (LHDs) are government-funded organizations established in New South Wales, Australia, to deliver healthcare services across specific geographic regions. LHDs are responsible for managing public hospitals, healthcare clinics, and other healthcare institutions within their designated areas
Primary Health Networks (PHNs) are independent organisations funded by the Australian Government to manage primary health care in specific region