Characteristics of Consultations, Overall and by Dyad Composition
| Characteristic | Total Consultations (N = 84) | By Physician-Patient Gender Dyad | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woman-Woman (n = 21) | Woman-Man (n = 21) | Man-Woman (n = 21) | Man-Man (n = 21) | ||
| Patient age, mean (SD), y | 55.1 (14.9) | 53.3 (14.8) | 56.5 (13.3) | 54.5 (17.4) | 56.0 (14.8) |
| Consultation length, mean (SD), sec | 870.1 (371.2) | 856.7 (370.4) | 718.8 (263.0) | 966.4 (335.2) | 938.4 (462.7) |
| Phase length,a mean (SD), sec | 682.5 (335.1) | 599.8 (288.7) | 600.9 (240.9) | 801.5 (357.0) | 728.0 (407.6) |
↵a Combined length of problem presentation phase and diagnosis and/or treatment plan phase.