Research Project Briefing: Enhancing recruitment and retention of doctors in rural Scotland

Louise Locock; Andrew Maclaren; Zoe Christina Skea; Peter Murchie; Rosemary Hollick; Philip Wilson; Verity Watson; Diane Skatun; Jennifer Cleland; Alan Denison; Jillian Evans

Research Project Briefing: Enhancing recruitment and retention of doctors in rural Scotland

Louise Locock^* (Corresponding Author), Andrew Maclaren, Zoe Christina Skea, Peter Murchie, Rosemary Hollick, Philip Wilson, Verity Watson, Diane Skatun, Jennifer Cleland, Alan Denison, Jillian Evans

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Abstract

17% of the population of Scotland live in remote and rural areas but recruiting doctors to these areas remains a challenge. Our study set out to explore the experiences and perceptions of doctors and senior trainees with regard to working in these areas, and what factors attract doctors to, or discourage them from, remote and rural posts

Original language	English
Type	Scientific Study Report
Media of output	Document
Publisher	Chief Scientist Office
Publication status	Published - 5 Apr 2023

Bibliographical note

The project was completed on 31 March 2023. Funding from CSO £298,984

HIPS/19/37

Keywords

Recruitment & Retention
DOCTORS
Rurality

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