Physician Associates and Advanced Nurse Practitioners (ANP)

Physician Associates are highly qualified practitioners holding a relevant degree and specific training qualifications, including a Master’s degree or equivalent. Physician Associates are trained to work within a defined scope of practice and competence to;

• taking medical histories from patients
• carrying out physical examinations
• seeing patients with undifferentiated diagnoses
• seeing patients with long-term chronic conditions
• formulating differential diagnoses and management plans
• carrying out diagnostic and therapeutic procedures
• developing and delivering appropriate treatment and management plans
• requesting and interpreting diagnostic studies
• providing health promotion and disease prevention advice for patients.

If you are offered a Physician Associate (PA) appointment, this may be over the telephone or in person, depending on your needs. See our appointments page for booking information

Our PA is:

• Zaynab Yusuf

ANPs are a vital part of Primary Care services at The Barkantine Practice. They are highly experienced nurses who have undertaken further training, completed a Masters course and other relevant qualifications. 

ANPs can see a wide range of patients and provide a comprehensive service whilst working closely with the rest of the multidisciplinary team. Their skills allow them to;

• Take a full clinical history and carry out physical examinations. 
• Diagnose and treat people, 
• Independently prescribe medication 
• Make referrals, if appropriate, to another Health Care Professional

If you are offered an ANP appointment this may be over the telephone or in person, depending on your needs.

Our ANPs are:

• Sam Thomas
• Margaret Sena
• Linda Castillo
• Winifred Egemonye
• Beatrice Vaessen