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Table 2 Features of the research team members

From: The required competencies of physicians within palliative care from the perspectives of multi-professional expert groups: a qualitative study

Author (gender)

Credentials Occupation at the time of the study

Education on qualitative research methods

Experience on qualitative research methods

H-L.M. (female)

RNM, PhD, Docent

Principal Lecturer at a University of Applied Science

Docent in a University

Formal Master and PhD level courses on qualitative research methods

Has used qualitative methods in research work earlier.

Has teaching and thesis supervisor experience on qualitative research methods.

M.H. (female)

RN (Master), MNSc, PhD-student

Senior Lecturer and Project Manager at a University of Applied Science

Formal Master and PhD level courses on qualitative research methods

Has used qualitative methods in research work earlier.

Has teaching and thesis supervisor experience on qualitative research methods.

T.S. (female)

MD, PhD

Professor in a University and Chief Physician in a University Hospital

Informal learning activities to embrace the principles of qualitative research methods

Has used qualitative methods in research work earlier.

Has thesis supervisor experience on qualitative research methods.

J.L. (male)

MD, PhD, Docent

Clinical teacher in a University and Chief Physician in a University Hospital

Informal learning activities to embrace the principles of qualitative research methods

Has used qualitative methods in research work earlier.