Table 1 Survey items arranged by theme
Interactional determinants | ||
Communication | ATCI-P 1 | The professional communication between myself and the GP is open and honest. |
ATCI-P 8 | Discussions with the GP help me provide better patient care. | |
Trust | ATCI-P 6 | I can trust the GP’s professional decisions. |
ATCI-P 12 | I have confidence in the GP’s medical expertise. | |
Mutual respect | ATCI-P 9 | The GP and I have mutual respect for one another on a professional level. |
A willingness to work together | ATCI-P 2 | The GP is open to working together with me on patients’ medication management. |
ATCI-P 4 | The GP has time to discuss with me matters relating to patients’ medication regimens. | |
ATCI-P 10 | The GP and I share common goals and objectives when caring for the patient. | |
ATCI-P 15 | My working together with the GP benefits the patient. | |
Environmental determinants | ||
Proximity to GP’s office | * | In regards to the GP you have most dealings with, which of the following best describes the location of his/her surgery from your pharmacy? |
System for collaboration | * | Do you have a system for working together with the GP with whom you have most dealings? For example, an agreed protocol for communication, a regular time for communication etc.? |
Interprofessional education | * | Do you and the GP participate in joint continuing education events or meetings? |
Remuneration | * | Does the availability of remuneration influence your decision to work with GPs in medication management? |
Physician contact during training | * | During your pre-registration training did you have contact with GPs / Medical Officers regarding drug therapy? |
Practitioner determinants | ||
Recognition of roles | ATCI-P 11 | My role and the GP’s role in patient care are clear. |
ATCI-P 13 | The GP believes that I have a role in assuring medication safety (for example, to identify drug interactions, adverse reactions, contraindications etc.) | |
ATCI-P 14 | The GP believes that I have a role in assuring medication effectiveness (for example, to ensure the patient receives the optimal drug at the optimal dose etc.) | |
Expectations | ATCI-P 3 | The GP delivers high quality healthcare to patients. |
ATCI-P 5 | The GP meets the professional expectations I have of him/her. | |
ATCI-P 7 | The GP actively addresses patients’ medical concerns. | |