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Table 1 Sample interview guide questions

From: Policy and practices in primary care that supported the provision and receipt of care for older persons during the COVID-19 pandemic: a qualitative case study in three Canadian provinces

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HCP Interview Questions:

• Can you tell me about your experience with the various public health policies/ measures put into place to minimize the spread of COVID-19? (e.g., stay at home orders, mandatory masking, handwashing, quarantine, physical distancing, social bubbles etc.) Sample Probe: what was your main source of information?

• How has COVID-19 impacted routine care for your older adult patients?

• What are your most pressing concerns about your older person population?

• What resources did you need/acquire/put in place to support care of older persons during the pandemic?

Older Adult Patient Questions:

• Can you tell me about your experience with the various public health policies/ measures put into place to minimize the spread of COVID-19? (e.g., stay at home orders, mandatory masking, handwashing, quarantine, physical distancing, small social gatherings, etc.) Sample Probe: what was your main source of information?

• How has the COVID-19 pandemic impacted your health care? Consider the lock down in the Spring – was health care impacted in March – June? Is it still impacted?

• What would you say matters most right now for your health and wellness?

• Looking ahead what is your biggest concern or worry related to the impact of COVID-19 on your health and care?•