Table 1 Characteristics of the 25 GPs interviewed

Gender

Female

15

Male

10

Age (years)

<40

6

40-49

8

50-59

7

60+

4

Years of practice

<10

5

10-19

6

20-29

9

30+

5

GP role in practice

Registrar/in training

1

Contractor/sessional/retainer/salaried

14

Partner/principal

10

Medical record system

Electronic only

23

Electronic and paper

1

Paper only

1

Number of GPs in practice

1-5

10

6-10

13

11-15

2