As a Physician Associate with the PCN my day-to-day role usually involves seeing minor/acute illnesses which are allocated from the list of patients requesting same day appointments. I undertake face-to-face assessment and formulate management plans, which may involve conservative management, onward referral to specialist services, or further assessment by a GP. I have a GP supervisor allocated at all times to advise or to review patients where needed, to prescribe any medications and to debrief cases with at the end of each clinic.
– Polly, Physician Associate for Cambridge Northern Villages PCN