Physician assistants in the United Kingdom: an initial profile of the profession

JAAPA. 2011 Oct;24(10):60. doi: 10.1097/01720610-201110000-00010.

Abstract

Of 165 PAs and PA students in the United Kingdom in December 2010, 127 (77%) responded to a census survey. PAs work in 19 medical and surgical specialties; experienced PAs are more likely to practice in primary care. Prior to PA training, respondents worked in a wide variety of health professions.

MeSH terms

  • Humans
  • Physician Assistants / organization & administration*
  • Primary Health Care / organization & administration*
  • State Medicine*
  • United Kingdom