Table 1

Characteristics of responding physicians

CharacteristicsNo of Physicians (%)
*Jewish
Age range (yr)
20–4055 (48.7)
41–5039 (34.8)
>5118 (15.9)
Religious*
Orthodox6 (5.3)
Traditional22 (19.5)
Non-religious82 (72.6)
Medical experience (yr)
<1044 (38.9)
11–2038 (33.6)
>2127 (23.9)
Training
Resident36 (31.9)
Certified in paediatrics34 (30.5)
Paediatric subspecialty42 (37.6)