Inside the Survey

The survey, which was mailed to a random sample of 2,000 active members of the AAFP in November 2006, produced statistical information in the form of charts and graphs. Among the areas of information available are the following:

Demographics

  • Years in Practice
  • Current Position
  • Practice Location
  • Practice Arrangement

Practice Patterns

  • Patient Categories Seen During Typical Two-Day Period
  • Prescriptions Written in Average Week
  • Three-Year Trend in New Prescriptions

Value of Medical Information Sources

  • Value of Clinical Information Sources
  • Most Important Source for New Drug Information
  • Most Important Source for Continuing Medical Education

Clinical Journal Reading Habits

  • Number of Journals Received
  • Time Frame for Reading Favorite Clinical Journal
  • Most Important Reason for Reading Favorite Clinical Journal
  • First Favorite Clinical Journals and Average Reading Times in Hours
  • Favorite Clinical Journals and Average Reading Times in Hours