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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