Physician Associates in Primary Care in England. Insights from a national study
Thursday 23 June, CHSS, University of Kent, Canterbury Campus
1.00 – 1.15 pm Free sandwich lunch and refreshments.
1.15 – 2.15 pm Research seminar
Professor Vari Drennan, Professor of Health Care and Policy Research
Kingston University & St. George’s University of London will deliver our next Kent Academic Primary Care Unit (KAPCU) seminar. Originally scheduled for December 2015, we are delighted to be able to welcome Professor Drennan on this occasion.
A new group of health professionals, physician associates (formerly physician assistants), has been developing over the past ten years in the NHS. In 2015 the Secretary of State for Health in England announced that 1000 physician associates (PAs) will be trained and available to work in general practice by 2020.
The seminar draws on evidence from an NIHR study examining the contribution of physician associates to primary care in England (Drennan et al 2014, Drennan et al 2015). Following a background introduction Professor Drennan will present her research findings, offering opportunity for discussion and debate.
Read or download pdf flyer: KAPCU Seminar 23 June 2016
To reserve a FREE place and for further information contact Helen Wooldridge: H.L.Wooldridge@kent.ac.uk
*KAPCU seminars are regular events featuring topics suggested by colleagues within primary and community care.
Suggestions and feedback are very welcome: please contact Helen Wooldridge: h.l.wooldridge@kent.ac.uk
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