Framing the Conversation

What should you talk about? You want to find out what people are thinking; avoid a monologue on yourself or what you what to accomplish. Ask questions. Ask if you may take notes or record the conversation. Questions sets will be different depending on the role of the person you interview. You might frame the conversation by saying "Our hospital is committed to the provision of holistic care, mind, body, and spirit. I am here today to acquire information that might improve our ability to meet the spiritual needs of physicians here. The purpose is to help me plan programs and opportunities for physicians. Your responses will be confidential, of course."