PAs must not hold ‘sole responsibility’ for final diagnosis, protocol says

A draft protocol says physician associates in general practice must not be solely responsible for a final diagnosis, so the supervising GP stays involved.

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PAs must not hold ‘sole responsibility’ for final diagnosis, protocol says

Published 15 October 2026 · Workforce & employment

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In brief A draft protocol says physician associates in general practice must not be solely responsible for a final diagnosis, so the supervising GP stays involved.

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