NEW: Systematic review demonstrates that PAs are safe and effective in the Primary Care setting
https://bjgpopen.org/content/early/2025/11/02/BJGPO.2025.0026
A newly published systematic review published in BJGP Open examines the role of Physician Associates in UK primary care.
The findings highlight that Physician Associates operate safely in the primary care setting – an encouraging and necessary affirmation for our profession.
Key findings from the review of 16 studies:
• When PA consultations were objectively reviewed, no safety concerns were identified.
• Patient experiences were largely positive, with high rates of satisfaction
• PAs were found to enhance continuity of care, which patients valued highly.
It will be interesting to see if Professor Leng incorporates this new evidence into Leng 2.0. This evidence-based research is vital as we continue to advocate for our profession and challenge unfounded restrictions. Safety has been confirmed, now we need the regulatory framework that allows PAs to work to their full potential.
This PA
This PA works in a major UK hospital and is shocked at the way the BMA is actively targeting UK PAs with an aggressive bullying campaign. This website is here to project a positive voice for Physician Associates in the UK. The views represented here are those of the author and do not represent those of any other organisation.