Table 2.
Sense of calling among 896 US PCPs and 312 US psychiatrists, 2009–2010
| “For me, the practice of medicine is a calling” | PCPs, n (%)a | Psychiatrists, n (%)a |
|---|---|---|
| Agree strongly | 365 (40) | 128 (42) |
| Agree somewhat | 361 (43) | 121 (39) |
| Disagree somewhat | 99 (12) | 45 (15) |
| Disagree strongly | 40 (5) | 14 (5) |
a
Because of rounding error, results may not sum to 100%. Results are adjusted for survey design. Percentages reflect estimates for the population of US PCPs and psychiatrists. PCP, primary care physician.