13th November 2024 by Jiya Peter
Jiya Liz Peter is a GP locum based in Gloucestershire who appreciates the exposure and flexibility that comes with working across varied GP surgeries. She completed her GP training in August 2024.
Being a GP locum can have its challenges, so she developed a practical checklist that helps streamline common processes, making the experience seamless for all involved.
GP locum checklist
Jiya Liz Peter developed a practical checklist that helps streamline common processes, making the experience seamless for all involved.
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