title: Who are physicians' assistants (anaesthesia) and where do they work?
abstract: Physicians' Assistants (Anaesthesia) (PA(A) s) were introduced in the UK almost a decade ago, and are now established within many NHS hospitals. PA(A)s are highly trained and skilled practitioners that work within an anaesthetic team under the direction and supervision of a consultant anaesthetist. These professionals are involved in all aspects of general anaesthesia delivery and some organisations have trained PA(A)s to additionally perform regional and local anaesthesia procedures.
authors.forename: Mona Guckian
authors.initials: MG
authors.lastname: Fisher
mesh_terms: D000758:Anesthesia; D010823:Physician Assistants; D013222:State Medicine; D006113:United Kingdom