The challenge of locum working arrangements in New South Wales public hospitals

Use of locum medical officers is increasing in the NSW hospital system. Locums are expensive, and have highly variable expertise and experience. Locum employment arrangements are ambiguous. Locum work may divert junior doctors from participation in specialist training. Attempts to regulate the locum...

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Published in:Medical journal of Australia Vol. 185; no. 5; pp. 276 - 278
Main Authors: Skinner, Clare A, Riordan, Rebecca L, Fraser, Kylie L, Buchanan, John D, Goulston, Kerry J
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: Sydney Australasian Medical Publishing Company 04.09.2006
Australasian Medical Publishing Company Proprietary, Ltd
Subjects:
Advisors
Biological and medical sciences
Careers
Chronic illnesses
Clinical Competence
Contract Services
Emergency medical care
Employment
General aspects
Health services administration
Health Workforce
Hospital systems
Hospitals
Hospitals, Public
Humans
Labor shortages
Medical sciences
New South Wales
Personnel Staffing and Scheduling
Physicians
Physicians - supply & distribution
Professional development
Specialization
Workforce
Working hours
Australia
New South Wales
Oceania
Hospital
ISSN:0025-729X, 1326-5377
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Summary:Use of locum medical officers is increasing in the NSW hospital system. Locums are expensive, and have highly variable expertise and experience. Locum employment arrangements are ambiguous. Locum work may divert junior doctors from participation in specialist training. Attempts to regulate the locum workforce must be accompanied by measures that increase the appeal of public hospital work and vocational training positions.
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ISSN:0025-729X
1326-5377
DOI:10.5694/j.1326-5377.2006.tb00560.x