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Table 7 Comparative analysis for group two questions

From: Doctors in Chinese public hospitals: demonstration of their professional identities

Questions

Comparative analysis

Doctors

 In the past, you had concerns about your own safety when treating patients in critical condition

Doctors from QFSH were more likely to agree to this question than doctors at LWH. Chi square = 10.486, df = 4, p = 0.033

Doctors from surgical units were significantly more likely to agree with the question than those from internal medical units. Chi square = 12.652, df = 4, p = 0.013

Patients

 My experience has positively changed my perceptions of doctors^

Patients from LWH were more likely to have changed their respect for doctors than patients from QFSH. Chi square = 39.729, df = 4, p < 0.0001.