Domain 4: professionalism towards oneself (comparison of responses between both groups were both groups score=4 on 4-point Likert scale)
| Question | GPs aged 34 and under (n=55) n (%) | GPs aged 55 and over (n=51) n (%) | Difference % (95% CI) | P value |
| Is able to name reactions, thoughts and feelings that patients evoke | 21 (38.2) | 26 (51.0) | 12.8 (-5.9 to 30.4) | 0.19 |
| Asks questions about own role in relationship (patient, group, colleague) | 22 (40.0) | 17 (34) | 6.0 (-12.2 to 23.5) | 0.53 |
| Uses specific practical situations as starting point for critical self-reflection | 26 (47.3) | 19 (37.3) | 10 (-8.6 to 27.6) | 0.30 |
| In a specific situation with a patient, is able to analyse own behaviour and adjust, if necessary | 20 (36.4) | 17 (34.0) | 2.4 (-15.6 to 20.0) | 0.80 |
| Discusses own shortcomings and failures without losing belief in own competence | 15 (27.3) | 12 (24) | 3.3 (-13.4 to 19.5) | 0.70 |
| Makes a realistic estimation of own strong and weak points | 17 (30.9) | 17 (34.0) | 3.1 (-14.4 to 20.6) | 0.74 |
| Is able to balance work and private life | 14 (25.5) | 11 (21.6) | 3.9 (-12.3 to 19.6) | 0.64 |
| Is able to mention aspects of work that increase satisfaction | 19 (34.6) | 23 (45.1) | 10.5 (-7.9 to 28.0) | 0.27 |
| Is open about feelings provoked by feedback | 18 (32.7) | 22 (44.0) | 11.3 (-7.1 to 28.8) | 0.24 |
| Adheres to agreements made during feedback | 24 (43.6) | 18 (35.3) | 8.3 (-10.1 to 25.8) | 0.38 |
| Attaches importance to what others think about behaviour | 30 (54.6) | 31 (60.8) | 6.2 (-12.3 to 24.0) | 0.52 |
| Sets priorities in learning | 24 (43.6) | 19 (37.3) | 6.3 (-12.1 to 24.0) | 0.51 |
| Does not resist being judged | 18 (32.7) | 16 (32) | 0.7 (-16.9 to 18.0) | 0.94 |
| Has an inquiring mind (asks questions and takes initiative) | 27 (49.1) | 29 (56.9) | 7.8 (-10.9 to 25.7) | 0.42 |
| Is able to figure things out for self | 27 (49.1) | 24 (47.1) | 2 (-16.5 to 20.3) | 0.84 |
| Is able to admit own mistakes | 31 (56.4) | 32 (64) | 7.6 (-10.9 to 25.3) | 0.43 |
| Takes action to rectify own mistakes | 36 (65.5) | 34 (66.7) | 1.2 (-16.5 to 18.6) | 0.90 |
| Withdraws from consequences of own mistakes | 32 (58.2) | 28 (56) | 2.2 (-16.2 to 20.5) | 0.82 |
| Learns from mistakes | 37 (67.3) | 31 (60.8) | 6.5 (-11.4 to 24.0) | 0.49 |
| Is able to adapt and keep control of the situation if patients unexpectedly need to be seen during other activities | 13 (23.6) | 17 (33.3) | 9.7 (-7.3 to 26.2) | 0.27 |
| Recovers rapidly after an unpleasant consultation | 4 (7.3) | 9 (17.7) | 10.4 (-2.5 to 23.8) | 0.11 |
| Is able to cope after making a mistake | 7 (12.7) | 12 (24) | 11.3 (-3.6 to 26.2) | 0.13 |
| Is able to let a mild disorder run its own course even though the correct diagnosis may remain a mystery | 17 (31.5) | 23 (46.0) | 14.5 (-4.1 to 31.9) | 0.13 |
| Makes rational deliberations about whether it is necessary to request specialist or other advice | 26 (47.3) | 27 (52.9) | 5.6 (-13.0 to 23.7) | 0.57 |
| Is able to deal with the possibility that a treatment decision may be unsuccessful | 25 (45.5) | 31 (60.8) | 15.3 (-3.6 to 32.7) | 0.12 |
| Is able to deal with difficult or angry patients | 17 (30.9) | 17 (33.3) | 2.4 (-15.0 to 19.7) | 0.79 |
| Is able to conduct interventions that lead to a decrease in aggression from the patient | 13 (23.6) | 19 (37.3) | 13.7 (-3.7 to 30.3) | 0.13 |
| Is able to formulate own opinion in a clear and inoffensive manner | 29 (52.7) | 23 (46.0) | 6.7 (-12.1 to 24.8) | 0.49 |
GP, general practitioner.