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Primary Practice by Profession (in %)a
| Physicians (n = 136) | Nurse practitioners (n = 168) | |
|---|---|---|
| Family medicine | 13 | 25 |
| Internal medicine | 32 | 16 |
| Obstetrics/gynecology | 7 | 32 |
| Pediatrics | 18 | 12 |
| Surgery | 7 | 1 |
| Emergency medicine | 6 | 3 |
| Anesthesiology | 2 | 0 |
| Neurology | 3 | 1 |
| Radiology | 1 | 0 |
| Psychiatry | 5 | 3 |
| Other | 21 | 38 |
Percentages do not total 100 because participants were instructed to mark all that apply.
