Medical Care of Doctors, New South Wales, 1993

The purpose of this survey was to establish the level of health of medical practitioners in N.S.W., and what sort of health care they received. The main variables were use of a general medical practitioner, type of medical practitioner usually consulted, type of medical practitioner they would consult for a range of hypothetical problems, health problems they may suffer from, self treatment with prescription only medications, preventative behaviours, whether they discussed blood pressure, drinking habits, stress, or weight and diet with their medical practitioner. Background variables, include age, sex location and type of medical practice.