Side hustles for doctors: specific guidance is needed

Rimmer explores the idea of doctors, especially those early in their career, having a “side hustle” as a means of generating additional income.1Unlike most professions, doctors in the modern day face unique challenges when it comes to manoeuvring the legal, ethical, and professional hoops of pursuing economic interests outside of medicine. There is a standard that must be maintained, and the consequences of failure can be dire.The NHS presents itself as a lifetime employer, offering doctors stable income and career progression. It has a monopoly, however, and there is often little choice but to accept the working conditions and remuneration with which one is presented. Growing dissatisfaction with the NHS among young doctors, coupled with the current cost of living crisis, means it is no wonder that they may wish to bolster their income and explore options outside of the traditional medical pathway. For many, however, it may not be…
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