Table 1. Patient and doctor sample characteristics
CharacteristicPatients (n = 23)Doctors (n = 9)
Mean age, years (minimum–maximum) 67 (50–88)47 (32–59)
Gender, n (%)
Male14 (61)6 (67)
Female9 (39)3 (33)
Total239
Ethnic origin, n (%)
White/White British/White Other21 (91)8 (89)
Asian/Asian British1 (4)1 (11)
Black/African/Caribbean/Black British1 (4)0
Other ethnic group00
Highest education qualification, n (%)
Degree or higher degree5n/a
Below degree level11n/a
No formal qualification6n/a
Information not provided10
Mean years since accreditation as a doctor (minimum–maximum) n/a14 (2–30)
Accredited doctor trainer, n (%) n/a6 (67)