Table 3. Narrative archetypes in presentations of problems and practice of PPC.

Approach to PPC Problems	Approach to PPC Practice
Introspection “I feel that I don’t have comprehensive skills, I feel that I am lacking in this subject.” Pr 8 “If I know how to do it, I will be able to have a quality conversation with a patient” Pr 2	Seeking “I let them talk and I understand what they are telling me.” Pr 4 “During our conversation, I ask her/him: what is helpful for you, what is going well?” Pr 2
Extrospection “The problem is mostly due to lack of time. But conversing with patients is not a problem for me.” Pr 1 “I think the only obstacle to the conversation is time.” Pr 6	Knowing “If […] their suggestion is similar to something that I was planning to do for them […] I do as they wish” Pr 1 “You should be the patient’s parent” Pr 3