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The word "locum' is a latin word for one who works in the place of someone else. A locum doctor would be someone who works in the place of a doctor while the regular doctor is out.
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What do call a temporary doctor?
It is sometimes referred to as the covering physician or a locum tenens physician.
What does LRCP after a doctor's name mean?
...from England... meaning "Locum Royal College of Physicians"
What do you do In a doctor?
locum
What is a Doctor Who substitutes temporarily for another doctor?
A locum doctor.
What is the definition of the term nephrology locum?
Nephrology is a medical profession and is someone often staffed at hospitals. The term locum means to "hold the place of", in job searching a person looking to "hold the place of" a nephrologist would be looking for the position Nephrology Locum. For more info check out: http://www.locumtenens.com/lt/about/locum-tenens.aspx.
What is a doctors deputy called?
One who stands in when the doctor is away is called a 'locum'.
What is a locum?
A professional person (such as a doctor or clergyman) who temporarily fulfills the duties of another.
What is locum?
A professional person (such as a doctor or clergyman) who temporarily fulfills the duties of another.
How does a locum agency place a doctor in the UK?
A locum agency is a placement agency for physicians. The facility contacts the agency and specifies its needs. The agency serves to connect available physicians with the facility.
What is the medical term meaning a head doctor?
Psychiatrist
What are international locum tenens and what are they used for?
Locum Tenens is a latin term that basically means "to hold the place of". If your searching for a job abroad then you may need it to be held open until your ability to move to that area and begin work can be done. Therefore your job is in a locum tenens position.
Can you use the term 'locum tenens' for any person substituting another for a job?
This term is used more for someone who is substituting for a job that they still have experience in. It's more of someone standing in a position temporarily while the normal employee of that position is absent due to sickness or time off. An admin clerk can't be a locum tenens or substitute for a doctor or vice versa. That person must have experience in that field they are substituting for.
