Table 1.
Family physician and practice characteristics
| Family Physicians in Study ¤(n = 326) | |
|---|---|
| Physician Characteristics | |
| Female, % (n) | 44.5 (145) |
| Age (in years), Mean (SD) (Range) | 52.5 (10) (30–78 years) |
| Years in practice*, Mean (SD) (Range) | 25.7 (10.9) (3–54 years) |
| Hours of direct patient care provided, Mean (SD) (Range) | 29.6 (11.5) (3-61 hours) |
| Practice Characteristics | |
| Number of family physicians in practice % (n) | |
| Solo Practice | 35.6 (116) |
| 2 providers | 18.1 (59) |
| 3–5 providers | 25.2 (82) |
| 6–9 providers | 12.9 (42) |
| 10 or more providers | 8.3 (27) |
| Has a nurse in practice % (n) | 35.6 (116) |
| Has a nurse practitioner in practice % (n) | 17.6 (58) |
| Has a psychiatrist or psychologist in practice % (n) | 15.6 (51) |
| Has a social worker in practice % (n) | 9.2 (30) |
| Has a pharmacist in practice % (n) | 8 (26) |
*Estimated from year of graduation from Medical School
¤ Answered the question about opioids