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World J Gastroenterol. Dec 21, 2006; 12(47): 7671-7675
Published online Dec 21, 2006. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v12.i47.7671
Table 1 Characteristics of gastroenterologists surveyed (n = 131)
CharacteristicGastroenterologistsn (%)
Sex
Male110 (84)
Female21 (16)
Years in practice
1-1033 (25)
11-1967 (51)
20-2926 (20)
305 (4)
Practice type
Solo18 (14)
Hospital clinic107 (81)
Other6 (5)
Perceived burden of liability insurance premiums
Not a burden14 (11)
Minor17 (13)
Medium57 (43)
Major3 (33)
Claims experience
Sued
≤ 3 yr ago1 (1)
> 3 yr ago2 (1)
Never sued128 (98)