This observational study withing a primary care setting evaluated the safety and effectiveness of Physician Associates (PAs) compared to Advanced Nurse Practitioners (ANPs) and postgraduate doctors in training (PGDiTs) in same-day primary care consultations.

• Interpret key outcome measures such as re-consultation rates, diagnostic testing, and referral patterns between dependant practitioners.
• Discuss the implications of integrating PAs into general practice teams to enhance workforce capacity and patient care.