Table 1. Somers' D of patient response with respect to diplomate status of doctor
QuestionPatients, nSomers' D95% CIQ value
How good was your doctor at making you feel at ease?960.510.300 to 0.6720.0002
How good was your doctor at letting you tell your story?960.450.259 to 0.6150.0002
How good was your doctor at listening to you?960.410.199 to 0.5860.0005
How good was your doctor at being interested in you as whole person?960.430.217 to 0.6100.0004
How good was your doctor at understanding your concerns?960.350.126 to 0.5430.003
How good was your doctor at showing care and compassion?960.480.258 to 0.6500.0002
How good was your doctor at being positive?960.360.145 to 0.5500.002
How good was your doctor at explaining things?960.380.169 to 0.5510.0009
How good was your doctor at helping you take control?960.450.247 to 0.6210.0002
How good was your doctor at making an action plan with you?960.500.288 to 0.6670.0002
How good was your doctor overall?960.460.248 to 0.6250.0002
  • CI = confidence intervals.