RT Journal Article SR Electronic T1 Physician associates advance patient safety JF Future Healthcare Journal JO Future Healthc J FD Royal College of Physicians SP e613 OP e615 DO 10.7861/fhj.2021-0178 VO 8 IS 3 A1 Laura Chenevert A1 Kate Bascombe YR 2021 UL http://www.rcpjournals.org/content/8/3/e613.abstract AB As the physician associate (PA) profession grows and awareness about the role increases, it is important to understand how PAs promote patient safety. In this article, we explore the current literature regarding the contribution of PAs to patient safety, considering their training, day-to-day clinical work and influence on recognised factors that affect patient safety.