Table 2.

People included in theoretical sample and what was discussed with them

Theoretical sample (n=14)	Specific issues explored*
GP principal and professor of general practice	Interpretation of hereditary and familial disease; role of GPs; generalism/specialism
Lead GP who advises on health policy	Role of GPs; generalism
GP principal with a specific interest in genetics	Role of GPs; hereditary and familial disease; generalism
Member of GP research network	Role of GPs; hereditary and familial disease
1 GP teacher and 1 tutor	Ethical information needs; holism; generalism
6 GP principals from local practices (with no specific interest in genetics)	Impact of genetics on current practice; role of GPs; hereditary and familial disease;  generalism/specialism
Consultant in cancer genetics	Heriditary and familial disease; generalism
Professor of genetics	Heriditary and familial disease; generalism

^*Only those issues relevant to this paper are listed.