The tragic death of Susan Pollitt, whose inquest revealed medical negligence linked to a physician associate’s care, has sparked criticism of the NHS’s increasing reliance on these roles. Concerns about inadequate training and supervision of physician associates, who only undergo two years of medical training, have intensified, with claims they may be acting beyond their intended scope. A coroner’s Prevention of Future Deaths notice highlighted risks to patient safety, prompting calls for regulatory reforms and clearer definitions of roles within the NHS to prevent further incidents.