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

doi:10.3399/bjgp15X684877

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

City St George's, University of London
King's College London
School of Economics
Royal Holloway University of London
St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
University of Surrey

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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 language	English
Article number	e344-e350
Journal	British Journal of General Practice
Volume	65
Issue number	634
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.3399/bjgp15X684877
Publication status	Published - 31 May 2015

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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).

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