Little evidence that employing physician associates in NHS is safe – research

Experts said studies relating the role of PAs and anaesthetic associates (AAs) were severely lacking, despite more than 3,500 people being employed in these roles in the health service (Jeff Moore/PA) - (PA Wire)

There is little evidence that employing physician associates (PAs) in the NHS is safe or that they improve patient care, a review from Oxford University has found.

Experts said studies relating the role of PAs and anaesthetic associates (AAs) were severely lacking, despite more than 3,500 people being employed in these roles in the health service.