NHS Tragedy Highlights Risks of Overreliance on Physician Associates

NHS Tragedy Highlights Risks of Overreliance on Physician Associates

Tragedy Sparks Concerns Over Physician Associates in NHS The tragic death of 77-year-old Susan Pollitt, who succumbed to complications after a medical error at Royal Oldham Hospital, has ignited a fierce debate about the increasing reliance on physician associates (PAs) within the National Health Service (NHS).