Table 3 Practice characteristics described by early-career family physicians in community-based practices (n = 49)
n (%) | |
|---|---|
Practice model | |
Solo practice | 2 (4.1) |
Group practice | 41 (83.7) |
Both solo and group practices | 3 (6.1) |
Unknown/unclear* | 3 (6.1) |
Number of practice sites | |
Single family practice site | 35 (71.4) |
Multiple family practice sites | 14 (28.6) |
Working with other health professionals | |
Yes | 47 (95.9) |
No | 1 (2.0) |
Unknown/unclear* | 1 (2.0) |
Working with other health professionals, by type of professional† | |
Family physician | 42 (85.7) |
Specialist physician | 12 (24.5) |
Nurse | 31 (63.3) |
Pharmacist | 5 (10.2) |
Other | 20 (40.8) |
Unknown/unclear* | 7 (14.3) |
Payment†† | |
Fee for Service (FFS) and Enhanced FFS | 22 (44.9) |
Salary | 21 (42.8) |
Blended capitation | 4 (8.2) |
Supplements | 4 (8.2) |
Incentives | 2 (4.1) |
Other (e.g., hourly/daily/sessional rates) | 7 (14.3) |
Unknown/unclear* | 4 (8.2) |