"locum"의 정의 및 의미

Who is a "locum"?

A locum is someone, particularly a doctor or clergy member, who temporarily fills in for another professional in the same field. They provide services or carry out duties typically performed by the absent professional, such as seeing patients in a medical practice or conducting religious services in a church or other place of worship. Locums are commonly employed to cover short-term absences, such as vacations, medical leave, or staffing shortages, making sure that important services continue. They may work as freelancers or be contracted through agencies specializing in temporary staffing solutions.