Physician associates and GPs in primary care: a comparison

  • Vari M. Drennan
  • , Mary Halter
  • , Louise Joly
  • , Heather Gage
  • , Robert L. Grant
  • , Jonathan Gabe
  • , Sally Brearley
  • , Wilfred Carneiro
  • , Simon De Lusignan

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    Abstract

    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.
    Original languageEnglish
    Article numbere344-e350
    JournalBritish Journal of General Practice
    Volume65
    Issue number634
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 31 May 2015

    Bibliographical note

    Note: This study presents independent research funded by the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Health Service & Delivery Research programme (study number 09/1801/1066).

    Keywords

    • Health services research

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