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flag A patient died after a physician associate misdiagnosed her condition, sparking a review of PA roles in the NHS.

flag A 77-year-old woman died after a physician associate (PA) at East Surrey Hospital misdiagnosed her condition as a nosebleed instead of a hernia. flag The coroner, Dr. Karen Henderson, criticized the term "physician associate" as misleading and raised concerns about inadequate supervision of PAs, potentially compromising patient safety. flag This incident has prompted an independent review of PAs' roles and responsibilities within the NHS.

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