Introduction
This Standard Operating Procedure sets out the different requirements for Physician Associate (PAs) working within SevernSide IUC.
PAs are an additional valuable cohort of clinicians to IUC and deliver autonomous medical care. In some circumstances PAs must work in partnership with a registered clinician, this SOP clarifies these processes.
Pas are trained in the medical model and can assess, manage, and treat patients of all ages with a variety of acute undifferentiated and chronic conditions. PAs hold the capability to assess patients presenting with acute or same-day problems as well as those with long term conditions. PAs have a code of conduct and are registered on the Physician’s Associate Managed Voluntary Register (PAMVR).