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Demographic and practice characteristics
| Characteristics | Total (n=128) | Physician (n=108) | NP/PA (n=20) | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sex, male/female, n | 74/54 | 73/35 | 1/19 | <0.001 |
| Age, years, mean ± SD | 49.5±12.0 | 51.8±11.4 | 39.6±10.3 | <0.001 |
| Years in practice, mean ± SD | 18.2±0.37 | 20.4±11.4 | 8±6.5 | <0.001 |
Abbreviations: NP/PA, nurse practitioner/physician assistant; SD, standard deviation.
