1. Epocrates Online physician user survey
November 2008
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2. Survey respondents: U.S. physicians
Total respondents: 501
Demographics
Clinical setting
Group practice 39%
Hospital 30%
Solo practice 18%
Outpatient clinic 18%
Academic setting 13%
Suburban 46%, Urban 37%, Rural 17%
Male 71%; Female 29%
Experience level
<10 yrs practice 39%
10-24 yrs 36%
25 yr or < 24%
Criteria
Logged-in to Epocrates Online within past 60 day
Used the product 3 or more times
Technology profile
97% have computer access at practice
53% work at a wireless facility
57% have a practice website
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3. Where is the first place you go for clinical information online?
Physicians are primarily referencing professional sites for drug safety information and treatment guidelines
Where is the first place you go for clinical information online?
What type of clinical information are you looking up online most often?*
# of respondents
*respondents may select up to 5; excludes responses below 15%
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4. 50% are online daily for clinical info
How often do you go online for clinical information?
How does that compare to a year ago?
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5. Nearly 50% report weekly selecting more cost effective Rx with Epocrates
In the last month, estimate how often you have prescribed a lower cost or generic medication for your patient with Epocrates
What do you like the most about the Epocrates Online drug and disease reference?
# of respondents
*respondents may select up to 3
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6. Nearly 50% access clinical info online during patient consults
Accessing clinical info online during a patient consultation improves patient satisfaction and communication?
When do you most frequently look up clinical information online?
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