Dr. Partha Kar, a consultant in diabetes and endocrinology at Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust, points out the challenges and concerns surrounding the expansion of physician associates in the NHS. The lack of defined scope for physician associates from different royal colleges could lead to conflict and legal issues for trusts. Issues with training, supervision, and productivity raise questions about the role of physician associates in the healthcare system. Patient safety, public perception, and the impact on doctors’ employment are also important considerations. Dr. Kar predicts ongoing challenges and calls for a sensible discussion and reevaluation of the expansion of physician associates in the NHS.
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Partha Kar: We need honest, sensible conversation about physician associates—not false promises
