Table 1.
Characteristics of Focus Group Members
| Characteristic | Total (%) | Butte County (rural) | Orange County (suburban) | SF Bay area (urban) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary care physicians | 28 | 6 | 10 | 12 |
| Male | 21 (75) | 5 | 9 | 7 |
| Family practice | 7 (25) | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| Internal medicine | 21 (75) | 3 | 7 | 11 |
| Mean age in years (range) | 47.1 (32–68) | 44.5 | 46.7 | 48.9 |
| Mean years in practice (range) | 16.4 (3–36) | 13.9 | 16.0 | 18.1 |
| Type of practice | ||||
| Academic | 3 (11) | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Multi-specialty group | 12 (43) | 4 | 6 | 2 |
| Solo, other | 13 (46) | 2 | 4 | 7 |
| Cardiologists | 20 | 7 | 4 | 9 |
| Male | 18 (90) | 6 | 4 | 7 |
| Interventional cardiologist | 7 (35) | 3 | 1 | 3 |
| Mean age in years (range) | 55.5 (35–85) | 54 | 60.5 | 53.5 |
| Mean years in practice (range) | 26.1 (1–54) | 23.4 | 27.3 | 28 |
| Type of practice | ||||
| Academic | 3 (15) | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Multi-specialty group | 14 (70) | 5 | 1 | 8 |
| Solo | 3 (15) | 2 | 0 | 1 |