This research provided empirical evidence to support ongoing commentary about patients mostly seeking qualities related to communication, caring, and competence in doctors. Weak evidence that socio-economic status might affect notions of a good doctor is worth pursuing.
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Maudsley et al. (2007) studied this question.
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