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Characteristics of participants.
| Characteristics of participants | Number of surveyed physicians (N = 69) | Percent (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Department | ||
| Internal medicine | 30 | 43.46 |
| Anesthesia | 17 | 24.64 |
| Surgery | 8 | 11.60 |
| Oncology | 5 | 7.25 |
| Orthopedics | 5 | 7.25 |
| Pediatrics surgery | 2 | 2.90 |
| Obstetrics/gynecology | 2 | 2.90 |
| Physicians' years in practice | ||
| Early career (≤5 years) | 38 | 55.07 |
| Mid-career (5–10 years) | 8 | 11.60 |
| Late career (≥11 years) | 23 | 33.33 |
