Table 2.
Summary of participant demographic characteristics
| Country | Sex | Mean (range) years of experience* | Location of practice | Type of practice | Case mix (reimbursement scheme) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USA––Michigan (n = 20) | 5 female 15 male |
20 (1–42) | 19 urban 1 rural |
12 group 5 sole 3 unknown |
6 private only 12 mixed 1 insurer 1 not disclosed |
| New Zealand (n = 12) | 5 female 7 male |
26 (6–47) | 9 urban 3 rural |
9 group 3 sole |
All fee for service |
| Germany (n = 12) | 7 female 5 male |
18 (1–41) | 8 urban 4 rural |
9 group 3 sole |
Predominantly statutory health insurance |
| Total (n = 44) | 17 female 27 male |
22 (1–47)* | 36 urban 8 rural |
30 group 11 sole 3 unknown |
*Excluding two participants whose experience had not been recorded