Table 1

Statements on the importance of gender

1. The patient's gender is of importance in consultation.
2. My own gender is of importance in consultation.
3. The gender of the medical student is of importance in clinical tutoring.
4. My own gender is of importance in clinical tutoring.
5. My own gender is of importance in my professional relationships, for example with colleagues, medical staff or in research.

Risberg et al. BMC Medical Education 2008 8:10   doi:10.1186/1472-6920-8-10