. 2017 Mar 7;17:179. doi: 10.1186/s12913-017-2116-4

Table 1.

The six consecutive leading questions of the interview guide

With regard to patient care, what are the reasons for you to contact a dentist/GP^a and how do you contact the dentist/GP^a?

Which of your patients do you advise to see a dentist/GP^a?

Which diseases could a dentist/GP^a possibly identify early and send the patient to you?

How have you experienced collaboration with dentists/GPs^a?

In your opinion, which factors are most important for you have a fruitful collaboration with dentists/GPs^a?
In your view, what are the challenges to collaboration with dentists/GPs^a?

What are your wishes for future collaborations with dentists and GPs?

^aQuestion was modified depending on specialty of interviewee