Table 3.
Demographic Characteristics of the Physician Respondents
| Characteristic | Subjects (n=185) | Proportion (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Gender | ||
| Male | 61 | 32.97 |
| Female | 124 | 67.03 |
| Age | ||
| 20–29 years | 56 | 30.27 |
| 30–39 years | 66 | 35.68 |
| 40–49 years | 43 | 23.24 |
| 50–59 years | 13 | 7.03 |
| 60 years and older | 7 | 3.78 |
| Education level | ||
| Bachelor degree and below | 43 | 23.24 |
| Master degree | 96 | 51.89 |
| Doctor degree | 46 | 24.86 |
| Professional title | ||
| No title | 12 | 6.49 |
| Resident physician | 62 | 33.51 |
| Attending doctor | 67 | 36.22 |
| Deputy chief physician | 25 | 13.51 |
| Chief physician | 19 | 10.27 |
| Years for lung cancer treatment practice | ||
| Less than 10 years | 102 | 55.14 |
| 10–20 years | 50 | 27.03 |
| More than 20 years | 33 | 17.83 |
| Employment | ||
| Budgeted post | 88 | 47.57 |
| Contract appointment | 62 | 33.51 |
| Retirement | 7 | 3.78 |
| Others | 28 | 15.14 |
| Preferred decision-making mode | ||
| Decision made by patient | 2 | 1.08 |
| Decision made by both patient and physician | 145 | 78.38 |
| Decision made by physician | 38 | 20.54 |