Table 2 Summary of participant demographic characteristics
Country | Sex | Mean (range) years of experience* | Location of practice | Type of practice | Case mix (reimbursement scheme) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
USA––Michigan (n = 20) | 5 female 15 male | 20 (1–42) | 19 urban 1 rural | 12 group 5 sole 3 unknown | 6 private only 12 mixed 1 insurer 1 not disclosed |
New Zealand (n = 12) | 5 female 7 male | 26 (6–47) | 9 urban 3 rural | 9 group 3 sole | All fee for service |
Germany (n = 12) | 7 female 5 male | 18 (1–41) | 8 urban 4 rural | 9 group 3 sole | Predominantly statutory health insurance |
Total (n = 44) | 17 female 27 male | 22 (1–47)* | 36 urban 8 rural | 30 group 11 sole 3 unknown |