The Royal College of General Practitioners recently changed its position on physician associates in general practice based on a survey with a low response rate and lack of experience working with PAs. The survey included GP trainees who had never taken clinical responsibility for another healthcare professional. The author, a GP for 16 years, points out that errors affecting patient health have been made by various healthcare professionals, including GP partners, nurses, pharmacists, and PAs. The author has trained PA students since 2017 and notes the need for evidence-based decision making rather than relying on limited survey data.
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“PA mess” is a combination of self-interest and protectionism
