'None of Them Know Me': A Qualitative Study of the Implications of Locum Doctor Working for Patient Experience

• Main Authors: Jane Ferguson (Author), Gemma Stringer (Author), Kieran Walshe (Author), Ailsa Donnelly (Author), Christos Grigoroglou (Author), Thomas Allen (Author), Evangelos Kontopantelis (Author), Darren M. Ashcroft (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Wiley, 2024-08-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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ABSTRACT Introduction There have been some concerns about the impact of temporary doctors, otherwise known as locums, on patient safety and the quality of care. Despite these concerns, research has paid little attention to the implications of locum working on patient experience. Methods A qualitativ...