title: Maximizing the locum experience.
abstract: Back from holiday and my secretaries report that the locum saw patients in a timely manner, responded to messages (especially urgent requests), and filled prescriptions efficiently. Our nurses acknowledge reciprocal working relationships with the locum. My in-box is organized with abnormal test results highlighted and clarity regarding follow-up. Cases are well documented, particularly the handling of challenging issues. Patients provide positive feedback regarding patient-centred care. I do not discover any overlooked test results. The time orienting the locum and reviewing the contract was time well spent.
authors.affiliation: Taddle Creek Family Health Team, Toronto, Canada. paulinepariser@sympatico.ca
authors.forename: Pauline
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Pariser
authors.forename: Christina
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Biancucci
authors.forename: Sarah Naomi
authors.initials: SN
authors.lastname: Shaw
authors.forename: Trudy
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Chernin
authors.forename: Esther
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Chow
mesh_terms: D002170:Canada; D002321:Career Choice; D002322:Career Mobility; D005194:Family Practice / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006801:Humans; D010348:Patient Care Team / Q000458:organization & administration; D010561:Personnel Staffing and Scheduling / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence / Q000458:organization & administration*; D012179:Retirement; D006113:United Kingdom; D014481:United States