RCGP Launches Consultation into Physician Associates
The Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP) is seeking input from its members to explore the evolving role of Physician Associates (PAs) within general practice. The RCGP has launched their…
GMC consultation on Physician Associate proposed rules, standards and guidance is now open
The GMCs consultation asks for your comments on the proposed rules, standards and guidance that set out how the GMC will regulate anaesthesia associates (AAs) and physician associates (PAs). It…
RCP endorses all five motions from recent EGM
The Royal College of Physicians (RCP) have published the results following the recent extraordinary general meeting about physician associates. The extraordinary general meeting (EGM) was called to debate the issue…
NHS England orders hospitals not to use PAs on doctors rotas
NHS England has ordered hospitals to stop using physician associates (PAs) on doctors’ rotas. NHS England wrote to hospital trusts this week to say that such staff are “not substitutes”…
BMA Calls for Inquiry of PAs in the NHS
The British Medical Association (BMA) is urging the government to launch a formal investigation into the use of physician associates within the NHS, continuing its assault on the regulation of…
PA regulation legislation receives Royal Assent
In a significant step forward for the physician associate profession, the legislation needed to bring PAs into statutory regulation has now received Royal Assent. The Anaesthesia Associates and Physician Associates…
GMC confirms format for PA registration numbers
The General Medical Council (GMC) has announced key details regarding the upcoming regulation of Physician Associates. PAs will be issued a unique reference number for identification purposes. These numbers will…
Royal College of GP’s publishes ‘red lines’ on PAs
The Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP) has updated its stance on Physician Associates (PAs) working in general practice. The College recognises the potential of PAs to support GPs but…
Open Letter to all physician associates, from Prof Jim Parle
PAs: your profession needs you! Dear PA, I am appealing to you from the bottom of my heart. And no, not for money. But for support. And not for me,…
PA regulation – So, what next?
The AAPA Order 2024 has been approved by the House of Lords, paving the way for official regulation of physician associates (PAs) and anaesthesia associates (AAs). This is a huge…