Table 1 Focus group discussion guide for GPs

1. Prompts for facilitators.

• How did you feel when you were first diagnosed with type 2 diabetes?

• What is important for you to be able to live as good a life as possible with diabetes?

• Do you get the opportunity to ask questions relevant to diabetes with your GPs?

• What is your experience and feeling when communicating with doctors both in hospitals and general practices?

• Are there any difficulties in communicating with your GPs?

• Do you like your GPs? Explain.

• Do you trust your GPs? Explain.

• Among the different doctors you visit, which one did you think gave you a better experience?

• What do you think doctors can do to enhance communication or relationship with you during consultations?

• Is there anything else about the physician/patient relationship that you want to share?