Medscape

GMC Takes Over Regulation of PAs and AAs

The General Medical Council (GMC) has officially assumed regulatory responsibility for physician associates (PAs) and anaesthesia associates (AAs). The change came into effect on 13 December. It ...
Medscape

Study Questions Safety and Effectiveness of Physician and Anaesthesia Associates

The evidence supporting the safety and effectiveness of physician associates (PAs) and anaesthesia associates (AAs) in the UK is "sparse and of variable quality," according to a new study published in ...
The Scotsman

NHS crisis won't be solved by hiring 'physician associates' instead of real doctors – Dr Iain Kennedy

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heraldscotland

Doctors warning on Medical Associates in NHS Scotland

BMA Scotland has told The Herald the current deployment of Anaesthesia Associates (AAs) and Physician Associates (PAs) in NHS Scotland risks patient safety as they accuse the Scottish Government of an ...
Politics

Concern over doctors’ health needs as legislation to regulate PAs and AAs introduced

Long overdue legislation setting out the regulatory framework for physician assistants (PAs) and anaesthesia assistants (AAs) has been published today. Commenting on the legislation, Dr Michael Devlin ...