Table 2.
Characteristics of study clinicians
| Physicians (n=31) | Nurses (n=25) | |
|---|---|---|
| Age, mean years (sd) | 48.7 (7.9) | 46.6 (8.6) |
| Female , n (%) | 11 (35.5) | 23 (92.0) |
| Ethnicity, n (%)* | ||
| Caucasian | 28 (90.3) | 20 (80.0) |
| African American | 0 | 2 (8.0) |
| Asian | 2 (6.5) | 2 (8.0) |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 (3.2) | 1 (4.0) |
| >1 ethnic identity | 0 | 0 |
| Physician specialty, n (%) | NA | |
| Pulmonary | 11 (35.5) | |
| Oncology | 12 (38.7) | |
| Internal Medicine | 8 (25.8) | |
| Nurse Education, n (%) | NA | 17 (68.0) |
| >=4 year degree | ||
| Physicians with academic affiliation, n (%) | 15 (48.4) | NA |
| Clinicians without formal training in end-of- life care, n (%) | 19 (61.3) | 19 (76.0) |
| Years in practice, mean (sd) | 21.0 (7.7) | 19.3 (8.9) |
Abbreviations are as follows: sd = standard deviation; MD = medical doctor; RN = registered nurse.