Table 2

Summary of relationship between categories and codes

1 Philosophy of approach	3 Determining roles
1.1 Motivation for specialising in haematology	3.1 Timing of palliative care
1.2 Influence of training versus clinical experience	3.2 Overlap in role
1.3 Aims of care	3.2 Overlap in role

2 Perceptions of palliative care	4 Responsibility and control

2.1 Meaning of palliative care	4.1 Continuity of care
2.2 Purpose of palliative care	4.2 Control over disease outcome
2.3 Perception of SPC services	4.3 Hope and expectation