Current patient care experience with a physician associate (PA) in the NHS
| Patient survey question | Percentage of patients who replied with yes / very good /good | Percentage of patients who replied with no / satisfactory / poor |
|---|---|---|
| Have you been taken care of by a PA in the past? | 11% | 79% |
| How good was the PA at being polite? / How good was the PA at making you feel at ease? | 100% | 0% |
| How good was the PA at actively listening to you? | 95.43% | 4.66% |
| How good was the PA at assessing your medical condition? | 80.23% | 19.77% |
| How good was the PA at explaining your medical condition and treatment? | 79.06% | 20.96% |
| What was your opinion on the PA’s overall level of medical knowledge? | 80.23% | 19.77% |
| How good was the PA at involving you in decision about management? | 75.58% | 24.42% |