Abstract
Physician associates (PAs) have been part of the UK health workforce for almost 20 years. The profession is growing rapidly with statutory regulation, protection of the title, and career progression supported by a national-level framework all in the pipeline for the near future. This article provides a brief history of the profession in the United Kingdom and prospects for its future. [Abstract copyright: Copyright © 2022 American Academy of Physician Assistants.]
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 56-60 |
| Journal | JAAPA : official journal of the American Academy of Physician Assistants |
| Volume | 35 |
| Issue number | 3 |
| Early online date | 31 Mar 2022 |
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| Publication status | Published - 31 Mar 2022 |
Keywords
- Allied health professions and studies
- Health Workforce
- Humans
- Physician Assistants
- Physicians
- United Kingdom