Two NHS trusts tighten controls on physician associates

St. James's University Hospital, Leeds. Getty/Duncan Cuthbertson

By Mike Waites

Leaders at two neighbouring NHS trusts have imposed tighter restrictions on physician associates after discovering they had referred patients for tests using ionising radiation over 4 years.

An audit ordered by executives at the Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust found physician associates (PAs) had requested the investigations and also prescribed medication.