The RCP Extraordinary General meeting: What PAs need to know
RCP EGM - Your questions answered
RCP EGM - Your questions answered
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…
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…
MAPs themselves would appreciate the opportunity to play a part in this
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,…
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…
Last week, NHS England reiterated its position on employing PAs, confirming ‘PAs are not a substitute for doctors; they are trained to work collaboratively with other health professionals as supplementary…
The anticipated House of Lords debate on the Anaesthesia Associates and Physician Associates Order 2024 (AAPAO 2024) has been rescheduled to Monday, February 26th. Originally, the Anaesthesia Associates and Physician…
Employing physician associates (PAs) ‘does not mitigate the need for more GPs’ and other practice staff’ Health Minister Andrew Stephenson explained, during a debate in the House of Commons on…
NHS England has released a position statement on employing PAs, confirming ‘PAs are not a substitute for doctors. NHS England states that PAs are trained to work collaboratively with other…