The passage discusses the challenges and considerations in conducting qualitative interviews, particularly in medical research. It highlights the importance of understanding different types of interviews—structured, semi-structured, and in-depth—and how they differ from clinical consultations. The text emphasizes the need for interviewers to be interactive, sensitive, and open to the interviewee's perspectives, avoiding imposing their own structures and assumptions. It also provides practical guidance on conducting interviews, including the use of open-ended questions, maintaining control, and managing potential pitfalls such as interruptions and recording methods. The article concludes by noting that qualitative interviewing is a valuable tool for exploring research questions relevant to clinical practice and that training in research interviewing skills is essential for researchers.The passage discusses the challenges and considerations in conducting qualitative interviews, particularly in medical research. It highlights the importance of understanding different types of interviews—structured, semi-structured, and in-depth—and how they differ from clinical consultations. The text emphasizes the need for interviewers to be interactive, sensitive, and open to the interviewee's perspectives, avoiding imposing their own structures and assumptions. It also provides practical guidance on conducting interviews, including the use of open-ended questions, maintaining control, and managing potential pitfalls such as interruptions and recording methods. The article concludes by noting that qualitative interviewing is a valuable tool for exploring research questions relevant to clinical practice and that training in research interviewing skills is essential for researchers.