Is it time to relieve junior doctors from "relief rotations"?

Authors :: Alamri Y
Source :: The New Zealand medical journal [N Z Med J] 2022 Feb 04; Vol. 135 (1549), pp. 101-105. Date of Electronic Publication: 2022 Feb 04.
Publication Year :: 2022
Abstract: Relief junior doctors provide cover for absent colleagues on leave. One of the main advantages of the relief system is the availability of covered leave for junior doctors. However, it also has several drawbacks, including the lack of time-accreditation by Training Colleges. This viewpoint identifies some of the problems with the current relief system in New Zealand and suggests potential solutions to improve the experiences for junior doctors, patients and employers.<br />Competing Interests: Nil.