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Table 2 Topic list

From: Disentangling the concept of “the complex older patient” in general practice: a qualitative study

Introductory question (<1 week before interview)

Choose a patient who exemplifies the problems you experience in providing care for complex older patients in primary care.

Topics during the interview

Description of the patient case

 

Motivation for choosing this case

 

Description of functions of the patient e.g.; ADL, mobility, psychological, cognitive, social aspects

 

Summarising the key problem

 

Description of the action undertaken to treat the patient/solve the problem

 

Description of the formal and informal care system around the patient

 

Reflection on the own role of the GP in this case

 

Assessing the means needed to properly treat this patient

 

Assessing the (need for) (interdisciplinary) support

 

Summary and verification