NHS patient groups warn more doctor assistants may be ‘healthcare on cheap’

This is a Public board

Moderator: Global Moderator

NHS patient groups warn more doctor assistants may be ‘healthcare on cheap’

Postby maureenho » 22 Aug 2014, 12:36

The physician associates will have two years of intensive training instead of the seven completed by doctors, and will provide support in the diagnosis and management of patients in hospitals.

http://chill4uscarers.co.uk/nhs-patient ... e-on-cheap
User avatar
maureenho
Global Moderator
Global Moderator
 
Posts: 29330
Joined: 16 May 2007, 10:53
Location: Norfolk

Re: NHS patient groups warn more doctor assistants may be ‘healthcare on cheap’

Postby wendy » 22 Aug 2014, 13:54

tha22222
User avatar
wendy
Administrator
Administrator
 
Posts: 59286
Joined: 05 Aug 2005, 23:00

Re: NHS patient groups warn more doctor assistants may be ‘healthcare on cheap’

Postby annie » 22 Aug 2014, 15:41

I'd rather be seen by someone fully qualified
User avatar
annie
Hero Member
Hero Member
 
Posts: 34023
Joined: 21 Aug 2006, 21:19
Location: Lancs


Return to Carer to Carer, help and advice

Who is online

Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 717 guests