Ellanor Finlayson

A healthcare professional trained in the medical model over a two-year postgraduate MSc, following a science degree. Physician Associates take histories, examine patients, form differential diagnoses and agree management plans, working with a named supervising doctor.

For many problems it is clinically equivalent and easier to get. For anything requiring a prescription, an X-ray, or a diagnosis of greater complexity, a doctor is involved. We will tell you which appointment you need when you book, rather than leaving you to guess.

Yes. Physician Associates in the United Kingdom are regulated by the General Medical Council, which took on statutory regulation of the profession in December 2024.

No. Physician Associates cannot prescribe or request ionising radiation such as X-rays in the United Kingdom. Where you need a prescription or a scan, a supervising doctor reviews you and issues it in the same visit.

She works under the clinical supervision of a named supervising doctor within Private Medical Clinic’s governance framework, with the Medical Director holding overall clinical accountability.

She sees patients on the South Coast, including our Bournemouth clinic. Availability elsewhere can be checked at booking.