Physician associates in the UK: Development, status, and future.

ABSTRACT: Physician associates (PAs) have been part of the UK health workforce for almost 20 years. The profession is growing rapidly with statutory regulation, protection of the title, and career progression supported by a national-level framework all in the pipeline for the near future. This article provides a brief history of the profession in the United Kingdom and prospects for its future.

There is no 'I' in team but there may be a PA.

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 working practices of PAs across the NHS and address the concerns and challenges raised.