| 1. Can you briefly tell me what the procedure is for communicating test results to patients? | |
| Prompts: | Do you know if it varies for different kinds of tests? |
| 2. How did you get the result of your test? | |
| Prompts: | Who told you and how? |
| If referred elsewhere (for example, hospital) did you know how you would receive results? | |
| Did you receive results in the way you expected? | |
| 3. What were the strengths and weaknesses of the system? | |
| Prompts: | Did you encounter any delay? |
| Did you understand the implication of results? | |
| 4. What are you preferred methods for communicating results? | |
| Prompts: | Via telephone (clinical/non-clinical staff) |
| Face-to-face (clinical/non-clinical staff) | |
| Written word (for example, text, e-mail, letter) | |
| 5. Which factors are important in deciding on your preferred method? | |
| Prompts: | Is the test for a new or ongoing condition? |
| How familiar you are with the practice? | |
| Potential impact of the result? | |
| Accessibility of staff? | |