Table 1.

Reliability of the dependent variables

Dependent variable	Number of items	Cronbach’s α
Tuning skills
Apply ethical and legal principles in medical practice	6	α = .69
Assess psychological and social aspects of a patient’s illness	5	α = .77
Lead into effectively in a medical context	2	α = .62
Carry out a consultation with a patient	5	α = .77
Outcomes for medical professionalism
Professional attributes	7	α = .71
Professional working	9	α = .76
The doctor as expert	5	α = .67
The global doctor	4	α = .78