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. Males were more...

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...