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Are you currently, or have previously been, a General Practitioner (GP) trainer? What roles do you supervise within your practice?
How many PAs do you currently supervise?
How long have you been supervising your PA(s)?
What motivated you to employ or supervise a PA?
Prior to hiring PAs, did your practice face challenges in recruitment?
How would you describe your initial understanding of the PA role when you began supervising? How has this understanding evolved over time?
What does the supervision process for your PA(s) involve?
Do you allocate dedicated supervision time?
How frequently do these sessions occur, and how long do they typically last?
What topics are covered in supervision sessions (e.g., clinical cases, professional development?)
Do you audit or maintain records of supervision activities?
Do you have a written governance or best practice documentation for supervising PAs?
How would you describe your overall experience of supervising a PA?
What challenges or limitations have you encountered in supervising your PA(s)?
How did you approach integrating the PA into your practice? Were there any challenges during this process?
Can you describe any training or orientation programs your practice has for PAs? How effective have these been in integrating them into your team?
What value does a PA add to your workplace as a colleague or employee?
Have your colleagues or other employees expressed any concerns regarding the role of PAs?
How have patients responded to consultations with a PA in your practice?
Have there been notable differences in treatment outcomes when care is provided by PAs compared to other healthcare providers?
Are patient trust and comfort levels when being treated by PAs any different to being treated by doctors?
How have PAs influenced continuity of care and follow-up practices in your practice?
How have PAs contributed to patient education and preventive health measures in your practice?
As a supervisor, what is your opinion of the training PAs receive at University?
Do you believe the PA(s) at your practise provide safe patient care?
Do you feel that your PA(s) consistently work within their competencies?
How do you assess PA competency (e.g., through development plans, case based discussions, educational supervision meetings, or review of case notes)?
How have you utilised your PA(s) in practice?
What specific duties or responsibilities does the PA perform?
What types of clinical cases or patient demographics does the PA typically handle?
What organisational benefits have your PA(s) contributed to, such as cost savings or process efficiencies? Please specify.
Have you made any adjustments to your practice based on the RCGP scope of practice guidance?
If so, what are these changes, and what prompted them specifically?
Do you have any concerns about the PA(s) in your practice?
How do you view the role of PAs in general practice compared to other primary care roles?
What do you believe the future look like for PAs within primary care?
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What are your aspirations for the role of PAs in terms of their practice and development?
Do you feel that the current PA landscape has had an impact on the PA(s) in your practice? If so, what specific challenges or opportunities have arisen, and how have you supported your PA(s) in navigating these?
Do you have any additional comments or observations you would like to share?