AQW 18298/22-27 Written question to the Minister of Health

To ask the Minister of Health when the evaluation of the Physician Associate role will be concluded.

Asked by Michelle Guy MLA on 15 November 2024

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Tabled
15 November 2024
Answer due by
2 December 2024
Answered
2 December 202417 days after tabling
Department
Department of Health
Priority question
No

Answer

My Department intends that this evaluation will conclude by the end of the current financial year. However, this timeframe may now be complicated by the need to take into account any relevant learning from the independent review of PAs in England announced on 20 November 2024.

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