Locum tenens consultant doctors in a rural general hospital - an essential part of the medical workforce or an expensive stopgap?
Rural and Remote HealthPublished 16 November 2011Open access
A J W Sim
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Study data revealed the alarming scope of the locum tenens issue, which will increase unless action is taken, and staffing models must minimise the need to employ locum consultants in rural general hospitals of Scotland.
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Study data revealed the alarming scope of the locum tenens issue, which will increase unless action is taken. For sustainable medical services to continue in the rural general hospitals of Scotland, staffing models must minimise the need to employ locum consultants.
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