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Age, years (n = 345)
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| <40 | 21.5 | 74 |
| 40–49 | 37.4 | 129 |
| 50–59 | 27.5 | 95 |
| 60–64 | 10.7 | 37 |
| ≥65 | 2.9 | 10 |
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Years worked in general practice (n = 345)
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| <5 | 10.4 | 36 |
| 5–14 | 32.5 | 112 |
| 15–29 | 40.0 | 138 |
| >29 | 17.1 | 59 |
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Current working position in general practice (n = 342)
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| GP principal | 62.3 | 213 |
| Full-time or part-time assistant | 17.5 | 60 |
| Regular sessional GP | 7.3 | 25 |
| Salaried partner | 5.3 | 18 |
| Locum GP | 1.8 | 6 |
| Other (please specify) | 5.8 | 20 |
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Practice size (n = 334)
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| Single-handed | 12.3 | 41 |
| Group practice with 2–3 doctors working full-time or part-time | 42.5 | 142 |
| Group practice with 4–6 doctors working full-time or part-time | 32.6 | 109 |
| Group practice with >6 doctors working full-time or part-time | 10.2 | 34 |
| A practice managed by a corporate entity that manages a number of practices | 2.4 | 8 |
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Practice location (n = 342)
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| City (population ≥50 000) | 41.8 | 143 |
| Town (population 1500–49 999) | 45.0 | 154 |
| Village (population <1499) | 13.2 | 45 |