A woman left with lifelong lung damage after a medic missed the signs of a chest infection is calling on the Government to take urgent action to protect patients.
A woman suffered permanent lung damage after a physician associate (PA) misdiagnosed her chest infection as a runny nose. She is calling for government action regarding PAs, who are not qualified to diagnose or prescribe and should be supervised. Concerns are raised about patient safety and the quality of care provided by PAs, referencing a similar case of a patient death and a study questioning their effectiveness. The article also highlights the importance of early treatment for chest infections to prevent bronchiectasis.
