GP sample (n = 928) compared with national data
| Sample, % | National data,a % | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | ||
| England | 92.9 | 82.8 |
| Wales | 4.2 | 4.7 |
| Northern Ireland | 2.9 | 2.7 |
| Occupation | ||
| GP partner | 57.8 | 67.6 |
| Salaried/locum GP | 39.2 | 21.2 |
| GP retainers | 0.2 | 0.9 |
| GP specialist trainee | 2.0 | 10.3 |
| Other | 0.8 | – |
| Sex | ||
| Male | 57.3 | 50.8 |
| Female | 42.7 | 49.2 |
| Age, years | ||
| <50 | 72.3 | 57.2 |
| ≥50 | 27.7 | 38.0 |
| Experience, years | ||
| 0–10 | 44.1 | – |
| >10 | 55.9 | – |
| Specialisms | ||
| Cancer | 12.7 | – |
| Preventive medicine | 14.3 | – |
| Family history | 5.2 | – |
| Genetics | 3.2 | – |
↵a Data from British Medical Association briefing document.10 If Scotland were included in the sample, the proportions in each country are as follows: England 85.6%, Scotland 7.8%, Wales 3.9%, and Northern Ireland 2.7%.