31.The Ingredients of Cultural Differences: A Physician Assistant in Ireland in a Post-Pandemic World

In this episode of Urban Service Talks, Quinnipiac University PA student Robyn Rosnitsky and University of Connecticut nursing student Khadijah Stanford interview Harriet Walsh, a physician assistant practicing in Dublin, Ireland. The discussion centers on the PA profession, its recent introduction to Ireland, and the cultural differences in healthcare delivery between Ireland and the United States. Specific topics include the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on healthcare systems and societal responses, the role of culture in patient care, and social determinants of health such as housing insecurity. The interview highlights the evolving role of PAs within interprofessional teams and the challenges and advantages of the profession in both countries. Finally, the discussion touches on the Irish healthcare system's two-tiered structure and the need for improved accessibility.