TY - JOUR T1 - Yonder: Advanced practice physiotherapists, vaccination, dehydration, and school lunches JF - British Journal of General Practice JO - Br J Gen Pract SP - 75 LP - 75 DO - 10.3399/bjgp20X707909 VL - 70 IS - 691 AU - Ahmed Rashid Y1 - 2020/02/01 UR - http://bjgp.org/content/70/691/75.abstract N2 - Yonder: a diverse selection of primary care relevant research stories from beyond the mainstream biomedical literatureRather than wait for long periods of time for appointments in orthopaedic or rheumatology clinics, patients with musculoskeletal conditions are now typically seen initially by advanced practice physiotherapists (APPs) who use their significant expertise and experience to triage patients, organise investigations, and complete initial treatments including injections. As the primary care workforce continues to diversify, there is also growing interest in developing such roles in the community. A research team from Ireland recently explored the experiences of patients attending such a service.1 Participants were resoundingly positive about the APP service and benefits related to shorter wait times and seeing a specialist who listened and involved them in … ER -