Table 2 Interview guide

How to conduct the interviews, examples

 Opening question to set the stage, see text in method section

 Ask the physicians to talk in a manner understandable for an outsider

 Probing: Please elaborate. Please clarify

Items to be covered

 Strategies you use to deal with uncertainty and doubt:

 Crucial steps in the decision-making process

 Roles / collaboration within the teams

 To estimate and communicate prognosis

 Weight you give different considerations

 Patient’s values, wishes and will

 Impact of family input

 Timing issues; early vs late withdrawals

 Flipping roles: If you were the patient

 Concerns about current practice

 Additional comments: Please share