Table 2 Sample of focus group questions
First focus group – open questions with further follow up questions |
What do you all think about the teaching of substance misuse in medical school? -Can you recall any sessions you have had on substance misuse? -Were these sessions helpful? Why is it important to learn about substance misuse in medical school? -Have you seen patients who had substance misuse related problems? -Is it something you come across more often? Would you change the way substance misuse was taught in medical school, and if so how? -What kind of session would you create for medical students? -You mention its not as easy as creating a cardiology session but why? |
Second focus group—with guided questions in addition to 1st focus group |
Has medical school prepared you sufficiently to manage patients with substance misuse problems? |
Do you feel medical school can address substance misuse related problems in student’s personal lives? |
If you were designing a new curriculum for medical students, how would you implement substance misuse education? |
Do you feel there are any barriers in implementing this subject? |
Third focus group – further guided questions in addition to 2nd focus group |
What other sources of learning apart from formal sources do you think students adopt regarding substance misuse education? |
Does the following Model of substance misuse education relate to you? |
What does being ‘streetwise’ mean to you? |