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Physician Associates

Here at Worthing Medical Group, we are proud to have a team of five Physician Associates (PAs). Physician Associates are healthcare professionals who function as members of a multidisciplinary team. Working under the supervision of a General Practitioner (GP). Their booked appointments are triaged by the General Practitioner (GP). Only symptoms that fall within the scope of practice for a Physician Associate are booked in. Despite not being doctors, PAs have trained in specific areas. This allows them to diagnose and treat patients for example patients with minor problems and chronic diseases and also to complete administrative tasks.

What do Physician Associates do?

Whilst they are not Medical Doctors, PAs can assess, diagnose and treat patients in primary, secondary and community care environments within their scope of practice.

What is the Difference Between a Physician Associate and a GP?

The RCGP position is that Physician Associates have an enabling role to play for General Practice. They are members of the multidisciplinary team, trained in the medical model, and can help broaden capacity and skill mix within the Practice Team, assisting GPs and their Teams to provide high-quality, integrated care.