title: Can selection of medical staff be improved?
abstract: Selection procedures for medical staff have been reviewed. Much can be learnt from industrial practices, including the adoption of 'person specifications', improved references, structured interviews and training for interviewers. Possible supplementation with personality assessments is discussed. The clinical (and financial) importance of appointing the best candidate increased with the seniority of the post.
authors.affiliation: North Devon District Hospital, Barnstaple.
authors.forename: S G
authors.initials: SG
authors.lastname: Barber
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Rodd
mesh_terms: D007407:Interviews as Topic; D007588:Job Satisfaction; D008503:Medical Staff; D010560:Personnel Selection; D013222:State Medicine; D006113:United Kingdom