Table 2

Physicians charactersitics (n (%))

Rheumatologists n=129 (100%)
Women63 (48.8)
Age (years)
 21–3017 (13.2)
 31–4044 (34.1)
 41–5028 (21.7)
 51–6030 (23.3)
 >6010 (7.8)
 Resident40 (31.0)
 Consultant89 (69.0)
Working place
 University hospital59 (46.1)
 Non-university hospital36 (28.1)
 Private practice33 (25.8)