Table 1:
Participant demographics (n=552)
| Variable | Characteristic | N (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | <30 | 171 (31.3) |
| 30–39 | 208 (38.1) | |
| ≥40 | 167 (30.6) | |
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| Gender | Male | 258 (46.9) |
| Female | 292 (53.1) | |
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| Race | White | 296 (53.6) |
| Asian | 141 (25.5) | |
| Other | 103 (18.6) | |
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| Study Site | Pacific Northwest | 112 (20.3) |
| Mid-Atlantic | 304 (55.1) | |
| Texas | 136 (24.6) | |
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| Degree and training | MD or DO resident | 289 (52.4) |
| MD or DO attending | 202 (36.6) | |
| NP or PA | 61 (11.0) | |
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| Type of post-graduate training (MDs and DOs, n=491) | Internal Medicine | 335 (68.2) |
| Family Medicine | 142 (28.9) | |
| Other | 14 (2.9) | |
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| Years in Practice (since graduation) | <3 years | 239 (43.9) |
| 3–9 years | 160 (29.4) | |
| 10+ years | 145 (26.7) | |
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| Ever sued for malpractice | Yes | 31 (5.6) |
| No | 520 (94.2) | |