From: Physicians' intentions and use of three patient decision aids
 | Total | Respirologists | Family Physicians | Geriatricians |
---|---|---|---|---|
Number of MDs contacted | 640 | 255 | 255 | 130 |
   Eligible | 580 | 227 | 231 | 122 |
Response rate | 270 (47%) | 114 (50%) | 85 (37%) | 71 (58%) |
Sex | Â | Â | Â | Â |
   Female | 79 (29%) | 18 (16%) | 27 (32%) | 34 (48%) |
   Male | 191 (71%) | 96 (84%) | 58 (68%) | 37 (52%) |
Mean years in specialty (S.D.) | 14.4 (8.1) | 14.7 (6.8) | 18.0 (9.0) | 9.9 (6.9) |
Hospital appointment | 197 (73%) | 96 (84%) | 33 (39%) | 68 (96%) |
University appointment | 92 (34%) | 50 (44%) | 6 (7%) | 36 (51%) |