Table 2.

Main reason for doing a locum: N = 152.

REASONSN (%)
To gain experience and increase competence71 (46.7)
To allow lifestyle options (eg, travel, time off)29 (19.1)
To delay commitment to a specific practice19 (12.5)
To shop for practices11 (7.2)
To increase earning power6 (3.9)
Other10 (6.6)
No response6 (3.9)