David Sturgeon

David Sturgeon is a Lecturer in Nursing Sciences (Adult) at the School of Health Sciences, University of East Anglia (UEA), where he has been employed since 2022. Prior to this, he served as a lecturer and Programme Director for MSc Physician Associate Studies at Canterbury Christ Church University (CCCU) from 2006 to 2018.

Research Interests: His work focuses on

• Consumer attitudes to healthcare
• Healthcare policy and reform
• Professional education

These areas are explored through empirical studies and critical analyses of healthcare systems.

Publications: Recent articles address topics such as the regulation of physician associates, consumerist approaches in minor injury units, and service delivery in urgent care settings. His scholarship spans healthcare policy, clinical practice evaluation, and educational frameworks, often bridging practical and theoretical perspectives.