Hello Jaquline, thanks for watching and much appreciated. I would advise you not to do it. The direction of travel is uncertain and there are no reassurances form the necessary bodies. What you are paying for and what you may get will vary. If other avenues (i.e. GEM) are available to you take them. I can't in good conscience recommend this path to you.
Please think carefully before you do the PA course. Most PAs who graduated last year and this year are without a job (check the internet). Things will improve job wise after the GMC regulates PAs. But the role is likely going to be a lot different to what it is now. As the brother has said - do a GEM course in medicine or become a nurse. It's sad for the PA profession but there are so many flaws with the role.
This is such an unfortunate and toxic dynamic. There are so FEW PAs in the U.K.! There are many health issues among the VAST population, especially among the poor and minorities. PAs can help meet the healthcare needs of the entire country. This dynamic has been initiated by a growing number of MD and patient advocates ("stethoscope creep"🤦🏽♂️). Unfortunately, anecdotal occurrences are being used as "supportive data".😠 We're doing "fairly well" in the U.S. But, I think we will see a "trickle-over" effect in the U.S. I remind doctors that the PA profession was LITERALLY STARTED and perpetuated, by medical doctors!😮 Keep up the great work you are doing! You guys have a tough fight ahead of you but, I think that things will eventually work out for the BEST, Lord willing (insha'Allah)! 🙏🏽😊👋🏽👨🏽⚕️
NPs and PAs did not go to medical school and thus, their knowledge base is not that of a medical doctor. Although NPs and PAs are highly trained, there should be a medical license on the premises, serving as oversight. However, insurance companies want cheaper labor and doctors do not want anyone working under their licenses, leaving them legally liable for mistakes made..So, it was a win/win for the industry having NPs and PAs in place, but again, NPs and PAs are not medical doctors, increasing the risk of improper diagnoses, injury or fatal outcomes in the patient population.
Study Bro - all respect for your honesty.
I love your updates. It's so heartbreaking. Im so uncertain about whether to start the course
Hello Jaquline, thanks for watching and much appreciated. I would advise you not to do it. The direction of travel is uncertain and there are no reassurances form the necessary bodies. What you are paying for and what you may get will vary. If other avenues (i.e. GEM) are available to you take them. I can't in good conscience recommend this path to you.
Please think carefully before you do the PA course. Most PAs who graduated last year and this year are without a job (check the internet). Things will improve job wise after the GMC regulates PAs. But the role is likely going to be a lot different to what it is now. As the brother has said - do a GEM course in medicine or become a nurse. It's sad for the PA profession but there are so many flaws with the role.
This is such an unfortunate and toxic dynamic. There are so FEW PAs in the U.K.! There are many health issues among the VAST population, especially among the poor and minorities. PAs can help meet the healthcare needs of the entire country.
This dynamic has been initiated by a growing number of MD and patient advocates ("stethoscope creep"🤦🏽♂️). Unfortunately, anecdotal occurrences are being used as "supportive data".😠
We're doing "fairly well" in the U.S. But, I think we will see a "trickle-over" effect in the U.S.
I remind doctors that the PA profession was LITERALLY STARTED and perpetuated, by medical doctors!😮
Keep up the great work you are doing! You guys have a tough fight ahead of you but, I think that things will eventually work out for the BEST, Lord willing (insha'Allah)! 🙏🏽😊👋🏽👨🏽⚕️
Hello Mr Omar, we have some difficult times ahead of us but hopefully, we can see it through. Thanks for the encouragement, it's much appreciated.
NPs and PAs did not go to medical school and thus, their knowledge base is not that of a medical doctor. Although NPs and PAs are highly trained, there should be a medical license on the premises, serving as oversight. However, insurance companies want cheaper labor and doctors do not want anyone working under their licenses, leaving them legally liable for mistakes made..So, it was a win/win for the industry having NPs and PAs in place, but again, NPs and PAs are not medical doctors, increasing the risk of improper diagnoses, injury or fatal outcomes in the patient population.
Hey bro can i ask what speciality you work in?
Hey Lawrence, I work at the Gp.
@studybro. Can I message you privately
Sure, X should be fine .