This is a unique book in that I haven't found another book on this topic. This is related to GP locums only and the information would be relevant to any GP but most to a GP Registrar in the final few months of their training ( ...me ! ).
It covers all areas imaginable like finding locum work, running own business, setting rates, booking advice, invoices, tax and NI, expenses, insurance, pensions, practicalities of locum work and a few useful links. It can be bought from the author's website. A lot of useful resources are downloadable free of charge from the website. The website is also a good place to find locums with offers coming straight to your phone message inbox or email.
Pros :
1. Unique book
2. Very comprehensive in what it seeks to do
3. Useful website ( though do not have to buy the book for that)
Cons:
1. I feel it does not do full justice to a few topics. One is given a superficial feel of the topic and then guided to the relevant link / authority
2. Paper quality not up to the mark for £25 it costs
In summary, I have no regret in buying this book. Saves a lot of valuable time. In this day and age of online resources ( such as this website), it is good to have a real book one can carry and read in the train or elsewhere!
