Physician Associates (PAs) need to tread carefully with their private messages, just like doctors, as new GMC guidance states that private communication platforms like WhatsApp are included in their professional…
The General Medical Council (GMC) has implemented new professional standards for doctors, marking a significant shift in promoting a positive and inclusive culture within the medical profession. The updated guidance,…
The Scottish Parliament has devolved powers over healthcare, and plays a crucial role in safeguarding and improving the health of its citizens. Key decisions on health policy about the Scottish…
The Royal College of Physicians (RCP) has announced the convening of an emergency meeting within the next eight weeks to address concerns regarding the role and regulation of physician associates.…
The GMC said on Twitter/X that it needed to ‘review and agree fee levels’ in preparation for the regulation of physician associates (PAs) and anaesthesia associates (AAs). The General Medical…
The RCP has responded to calls from some in its membership to hold an extraordinary general meeting about physician associates. An extraordinary general meeting, commonly abbreviated as EGM, is a…
Several major media outlets have covered physician associate stories in the news today, including the News Agents Podcast. The Guardian newspaper carries a story and interview with physician associate Sammy…
Four MPs, including Jeremy Corbyn, have signed an early day motion in parliament, calling for the physician associate profession to be renamed to assistants. The former Labour party Leader –…
Walking through the houses of Parliament, on my way to the 17th January Select Committee, initially gave me a mixture of intimidation and eagerness. The grandeur of this place, its…
Today marks the next step on the journey for GMC regulation of the physician associate profession. But what exactly has just happened? Lat year, the government released the outcome of…
