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SPECT appropriateness by physician specialty and practice type. Differences were significant for non-CV and CV MDs (P = .03) but not for full-time versus private CV MDs.
| Physicians | Appropriate | Uncertain | Inappropriate |
|---|---|---|---|
| N, % | N, % | N, % | |
| Non-CV (n = 321) | 198; 62% | 65; 20% | 58; 18% |
| CV (n = 249) | 172; 69% | 51; 21% | 26; 10% |
| Private (n = 132) | 98; 74% | 21; 16% | 13; 10% |
| Full-time faculty (n = 117) | 74; 63% | 30; 26% | 13; 11% |
CV: cardiovascular.
