Table 2 Key characteristics of purposive sample of general practitioners

Gender

   Male

14

   Female

8

Working hours

   Full time*

10

   Part time

11

   Not practicing at the moment

1

Type of practice

   Solo

1

   Duo

2

   Group

17

   Variable

1

   Not practicing at the moment

1

Urbanization

   Rural

3

   Suburban

6

   Urban

11

   Variable

1

   Not practicing at the moment

1

Age in years (range)

47 (31-58)

Experience as a GP in years (range)

15 (0-30)