Making complex decisions in uncertain times: experiences of Dutch GPs as gatekeepers regarding hospital referrals during COVID-19—a qualitative study

Table 2 Characteristics of interviewees

Code	Gender	Age range	Years of experience	Other information
R1	Male	35–40	10
R2	Female	30–35	4	Acting GP in two practices
R3	Female	30–35	1.5	Risk group
R4	Male	60–65	33
R5	Female	40–45	14	Large number of elderly patients
R6	Male	40–45	10
R7	Female
R8	Female	35–40	2	Large number of COVID-19 patients
R9	Male	55–60	28
R10	Female	45–50	12,5
R11	Male	55–60	26
R12	Male	35–40	8	Large number of COVID-19 patients
R13	Male	55–60	25	Large number of COVID-19 patients
R14	Female	50–55
R15	Female	60–65	34	Risk group

ISSN: 1472-6939