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Section Type: RESULTS

Text: Predictors from the GP 's perspective were extent/lack of specific vocational training [OR 3. 10 (95 % CI 1. 54-6. 22) P < 0. 001], status as a general internist [OR 2. 00 (95 % CI 1. 10-3. 70) P < 0. 002], the physician 's overall antibiotic prescription rate for acute cough [OR 1. 02 (95 % CI 1. 01-1. 04) P < 0. 001], the duration of illness before contact with patient [OR 0. 81 (95 % CI 0. 69-0. 95) P < 0. 010] and the severity of illness [OR 0. 27 (95 % CI 0. 12-0. 63) P < 0. 002].