Poll Results: Experience of being seen by a Physician Associate report
In May 2024, Healthwatch in Sussex sought experiences of being seen by a Physician's Associate.
A Physician associate supports doctors in the diagnosis and management of patients. A detailed explanation of a Physician Associate is available on the NHS website.
Poll results
65 people from across Sussex shared their views with us.
We heard:
- Majority of responses (71.9%) understands the difference between a Physician Associate and a Doctor.
- Just over half of responses (53.8%) had been seen or treated by a Physician Associate at a GP Surgery
Poll Results: Experience of being seen by a Physician Associate report
