Physician associates and GPs in primary care : a comparison
Drennan, V. M., Halter, M., Joly, L., Gage, H., Grant, R. L., Gabe, J., Brearley, S., Carneiro, W. and de Lusignan, S.
(2015)
Physician associates and GPs in primary care : a comparison.
British Journal of General Practice, 65(634),
e344-e350.
ISSN (print) 0960-1643
The processes and outcomes of PA and GP consultations for same-day appointment patients are similar at a lower consultation cost. PAs offer a potentially acceptable and efficient addition to the general practice workforce.
This study presents independent research funded by the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Health Service & Delivery Research programme (study number 09/1801/1066).