Table 2 Interview guidelines
1, Introductory conversation | Thanks, purpose of this study, informed consent, permission to record on audiotape. |
2, Lead the interview using the following questions (note: care should be taken to respect the flow of discussion). | 1. Please introduce yourselves. |
2. Think of good clinical teachers you have experienced, but do not identify them by name. | |
3. Why do you feel they were good clinical teachers? Describe the teachers in detail regarding medical knowledge, skills, attitudes or behaviors, etc. | |
3, Conclusion | Would anybody like to say anything else about this topic? |
Guidelines for the Interviewer | |
1. Encourage participants to describe actual cases or situations. | |
2. Discourage discussions of ‘ideal situations.’ | |