Clinical management. Where medicine meets management. Assistants required.
PubMedPublished 11 March 2004
Ann Dix
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The use of US-trained physician assistants is addressing a GP shortage in the West Midlands and is being extended to emergency care and Birmingham University is evaluating the scheme.
Abstract
The use of US-trained physician assistants is addressing a GP shortage in the West Midlands and is being extended to emergency care. PAs are trained in general and first-contact medicine and undergo rigorous, regular re-certification. Birmingham University is evaluating the scheme with a view to UK-based training and accreditation.
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Health ProfessionsBusiness, Management and Accounting