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A Physician Associate support doctors in the diagnosis and management of patients. They can take your medical history and perform physical examinations. They can
Diagnose an illness
See if you have a long-term condition
Analyse test results
Provide you with disease prevention advice
What Training Have They Done?
A Physician Associate must hold a degree in a bio-science related subject first. They then study to a higher level, for a further two years.
Their training focuses on general adult medicine in hospital and general practice.
How Do I See a Physician Associate?
Our Physician Associate sees patients for:
'Urgent Care'
'Routine' appointments
You will usually be referred by a GP to see or speak with a Physician Associate.