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Sep 20, 2024 · The RCGP's governing UK Council has today voted to oppose a role for Physician Associates working in general practice. The outcome of the vote was 61% of Council Members agreeing to oppose the role of PAs working in general practice; 31% disagreeing; and 8% abstaining.
5 days ago · Physician associates (PAs) must only see patients in general practice who have been triaged by a GP and only undertake work delegated to them, and agreed with, their named GP supervisor, says new guidance from the Royal College of General Practice. 1
Sep 24, 2024 · Leading doctors, including DAUK’s Dr David Nicholl and Dr Matt Kneale, are urging the Government to pause plans for the expansion of physician associates (PAs) in the NHS.
Sep 18, 2024 · DAUK’s Dr David Nicholl has joined 27 eminent colleagues in writing to the new Health Select Committee chair to express concerns Parliament was 'misadvised' over legislation for the regulation of physician associates (PAs).
Oct 2, 2024 · The Academy of Medical Royal Colleges, the umbrella organisation for the colleges, has intervened in the debate about the role and status of physician and anaesthesia associates (PAs).
Sep 20, 2024 · The UK’s GP body has voted to oppose the use of physician associates (PAs) in doctor surgeries. The governing council of the Royal College of GPs (RCGP) voted 61% in favour of opposing their...
Oct 9, 2024 · This guidance is for GP practices that employ Physician Associates (PAs). Its purpose is to describe the scope of practice for PAs working in UK general practice.
