Reporting Groups and Percentage of Confidential Reports
| Reporter Group | Reports No. (%) | Confidential Reports* % |
|---|---|---|
| * P <.001; based on 522 (of 608) reports for which there were reporter data. | ||
| MD = doctor of medicine; DO = doctor of osteopathy; PA = physician’s assistant; NP = nurse praditioner; RN = registered nurse; LPN = licensed practical nurse; MA = medical assistant; lab tech = laboratory technician. | ||
| Clinicians (MD, DO, PA, NP) | 358 (68.58) | 55.03 |
| Nursing staff (RN, LPN, MA, lab tech) | 128 (24.52) | 84.38 |
| Nonclinical staff (front office, medical records, administrative and billing staff) | 36 (6.90) | 80.56 |