Table 2

Pearson correlation analyses of ethical components directed towards the parent in relation to consultation characteristics


Information
Understanding
Respect for Integrity
Decision Making

Positive nonverbal behaviors by physicians
.54**
.46*
.60**
.49*
Time:




     pre-examination
.37
.39
.45*
.41
     examination
.26
.40
.36
.60**
     post-examination
.81***
.66**
.77***
.71***
     total
.66**
.67**
.75***
.77***
Medical student present
-.07
-.25
-.23
-.28
Uncertainty of diagnosis
.43*
.34
.40
.62**
Child age
.22
.24
.31
.34
Physician gender
.20
.47*
.42
.44*

*p < .05

**p < .01

***p < .001

Hansson et al. BMC Medical Ethics 2007 8:6   doi:10.1186/1472-6939-8-6