Table 3.
Use of open and closed questions by individual doctors shown as a mean number per consultation
| GP | Mean closed questions | Mean open questions | Ratio of means closed to open | Average length of consultation (min:sec) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8.00 | 0.60 | 13.33 | 2:53 |
| 2 | 6.29 | 0.57 | 11.04 | 2:28 |
| 3 | 7.50 | 1.00 | 7.50 | 4:09 |
| 4 | 9.60 | 1.00 | 9.60 | 4:34 |
| 5 | 2.00 | 0.00 | ∞ | 1:31 |
| 6 | 10.50 | 0.50 | 21.00 | 3:34 |
| 7 | 4.00 | 1.00 | 4.00 | 2:13 |
| 8 | 5.17 | 0.33 | 15.67 | 3:56 |