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The British Journal of Diabetes & Vascular Disease
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Why have a physician assistant?

Ian Walton

Horseley Heath Surgery, 14 Horseley Heath, Tipton, West Midlands, DY4 7QU, UK, ianwalton{at}btinternet.com

he rationale for including a physician assistant (PA) in the care team is described herein. Dr Ian Walton is a general practitioner (GP) who has championed this pilot scheme for enhancing healthcare delivery in the West Midlands.

Key Words: physician assistant • primary care.

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The British Journal of Diabetes & Vascular Disease, Vol. 4, No. 5, 345-346 (2004)
DOI: 10.1177/14746514040040051201
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