Table 2 Mean and standard deviation of the dependent variables

Tuning skills

Communicate effectively in a medical context

M

3.15

3.67

.033

.63

SD

.935

.735

Apply ethical and legal principles in medical practice

M

4.11

4.23

.324

.27

SD

.470

.424

Assess psychological and social aspects of a patien’s illness

M

3.93

4.05

.200

.26

SD

.517

.420

Carry out a consultation with a patient

M

3.97

4.46

< .001

.95

SD

.438

.571

Outcomes for medical professionalism

Professional attributes

M

4.17

4.14

.952

-.07

SD

.450

.416

Professional working

M

3.85

4.08

.100

.52

SD

.472

.418

The doctor as expert

M

3.71

3.85

.169

.27

SD

.535

.495

The global doctor

M

4.01

4.20

.339

.31

SD

.596

.645