Why do work patterns differ between men and women GPs?

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to explore gender differences in contractual commitments, job satisfaction and spouses' occupation among GP principals in NHS Scotland.

Design/methodology/approach: This paper is based on data provided by a self-completion, postal questionnaire survey. The response rate was 50 per cent.

General practitioner non-principals benefit from flexible working.

Purpose: The purpose of this study is to explore non-principals' working patterns and attitudes to work.

Design/methodology/approach: The article is based on data provided by a questionnaire survey. Findings - Gender division was apparent among the non-principals.

What do hospital consultants value about their jobs? A discrete choice experiment.

Objective: To examine the strength of hospital consultants' preferences for various aspects of their work.

Design: Questionnaire survey including a discrete choice experiment.

Setting: NHS Scotland.