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A contentious intervention to support the medical workforce: a case study of the policy of introducing physician associates in the United Kingdom [PDF]

open access: yesHuman Resources for Health
Background Health systems across Europe are facing a workforce crisis, with some experiencing severe shortages of doctors. In response, many are exploring greater task-sharing, across established professions, such as doctors, nurses, and pharmacists ...
Martin McKee   +2 more
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The role of physician associates in secondary care: the PA-SCER mixed-methods study

open access: yesHealth Services and Delivery Research, 2019
Background: Increasing demand for hospital services and staff shortages has led NHS organisations to review workforce configurations. One solution has been to employ physician associates (PAs).
Vari M Drennan   +11 more
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Aggressive Posterior Retinopathy of Prematurity: Long-Term Outcomes Following Intravitreal Bevacizumab

open access: yesFrontiers in Pediatrics, 2022
PurposeThe purpose of this study is to review the neonatal and early childhood course of children who were treated with intravitreal bevacizumab for APROP and identify any long term limitations these children face years after treatment.MethodsThis ...
Ameay V. Naravane   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

The influence of government policies on the nurse practitioner and physician assistant workforce in the Netherlands, 2000–2022: a multimethod approach study

open access: yesBMC Health Services Research, 2023
Background Many countries are looking for ways to increase nurse practitioner (NP) and physician assistant/associate (PA) deployment. Countries are seeking to tackle the pressing issues of increasing healthcare demand, healthcare costs, and medical ...
Ellen J. C. M. Dankers-de Mari   +5 more
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There is no 'I' in team but there may be a PA. [PDF]

open access: yes, 2019
Physician associates (PAs) are a relatively new medical professional group working as part of the multidisciplinary team to deliver patient care. This article aims to look at how PAs can work effectively in teams, highlighting the benefits and current ...
King, N, Straughton, K, Watkins, J
core   +2 more sources

Physician Associate and General Practitioner Consultations: A Comparative Observational Video Study.

open access: yesPLoS ONE, 2016
BackgroundPhysician associates, known internationally as physician assistants, are a mid-level practitioner, well established in the United States of America but new to the United Kingdom.
Simon de Lusignan   +7 more
doaj   +1 more source

UK Physician Associate primary care placements: staff and student experiences and perceptions [PDF]

open access: yes, 2018
Objective To provide an insight into the experiences and perceptions of physician associate students and primary care staff involved in primary care educational placements in the United Kingdom. Methods A qualitative study was conducted.
Hoggins, Rhiannon   +2 more
core   +1 more source

Paramedics and Physician Assistants in Israel

open access: yesIsrael Journal of Health Policy Research, 2020
Israeli emergency medicine is undergoing change. The paramedic is experiencing high separation rates because the position is understaffed, overworked, and underpaid.
Roderick S. Hooker
doaj   +1 more source

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