Characteristics of Physicians Interviewed
| Physician | Sex | Practice Type | Population | Years in Current Practice | Patients Interviewed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D1 | Male | Academic | Urban, high socioeconomic status | 10 | 2 |
| D2 | Male | Solo with nurse-practitioner | Indigent inner-city, mostly Hispanic | 15 | 4 |
| D3 | Male | Group practice with 5 physicians | Suburban | 20 | 3 |
| D4 | Female | Large community health center | Mostly indigent inner-city | 31 | 4 |
| D5 | Male | Group practice with 4 physicians | Small-town, white, mostly blue collar | 21 | 5 |
| D6 (author) | Male | Group practice with 4 physicians | Small-town, mostly white, mixed socioeconomic status | 21 | 5 |