Table 5.

Educational differences in terms of evaluation capability (independent samples t tests). Standard deviations appear in parentheses below means.

Indicator		Educational level
		Low	High	t	df
4.9	The physician makes the correct diagnosis timely and initiates the treatment swiftly	3.58 (1.08)	3.22 (1.02)	2.485a	204
5.6	The patient’s concerns are treated confidentially	3.22 (1.26)	2.81 (1.40)	2.183a	204
5.8	Decisions about the course of action are made together with the patient	4.14 (1.03)	4.43 (0.76)	−2.261a	161.254

^aP<.05.

^bP<.001.