Today is a landmark day as the physician associate (PA) and anaesthesia associate (AA) register has formally opened. Regulation for PAs and AAs came into effect at the end of…
The General Medical Council (GMC) has today (Monday 16 December), begun writing to physician associates (PAs) and anaesthesia associates (AAs) inviting them to join the professional register. The GMC officially…
December 13, 2024 marks a significant milestone in the UK healthcare system as the General Medical Council (GMC) begins regulating physician associates (PAs) for the first time. This move is…
Amanda Pritchard, Chief Executive of NHS England, has expressed deep concern for the well-being of PAs, acknowledging that they are facing significant challenges and requiring additional mental health support within…
The government has ordered a review of physician associates (PAs) and anaesthesia associates (AAs) in England amid concerns about their expanding role in the NHS. The review will be led…
The Royal College of GPs’ consultation with members about the role of Physician Associates working in general practice has published its results.
The GMC is looking to recruit 2 new member to their council, including an opportunity for physician associates to join.
A poster featuring a PA misrepresented as a ‘physician’ has caused an online backlash.
The NHS has released a summary of existing guidance for Physician Associates. A key aspect of the guidance focuses on controlled access to electronic patient care records. Each GP practice…
The Royal College of Emergency Medicine (RCEM) has announced its official position on Physician Associates (PAs) working in Emergency Departments (EDs). In a unanimous vote at a recent council meeting,…
