Table 2 Pearson correlation analyses of ethical components directed towards the parent in relation to consultation characteristics

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*