Table 3

Multiple regression analyses

Positive nonverbal behaviors by physicians
 Total consultation time
controlled for*

t
 p<
 Beta
 t
 p<
 Beta
 Model Adjusted R2
Information
 1.96
 .07
 .35
 2.12
 .05
 .43
 .48
 Uncertainty of diagnosis
Understanding
 1.03
 ns
 .19
 2.26
 .01
 .52
 .44
 Physician gender
Respect for Integrity
 2.40
 .03
 .36
 4.03
 .001
 .60
 .63
 --
Decision Making
 1.58
 ns
 .23
 2.50
 .02
 .43
 .68
 Physician gender, Uncertainty of diagnosis**

*controlling for factors that were significant in Table 2

** Uncertainty of diagnosis significant (t = 2.64, p < .02, β =.39)

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