The United Medical Associate Professionals trade union has reopened the debate about the use of physician associates, anaesthesia associates and surgical care practitioners.

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Physician associates need new job title, says review - BBC News It also recommends PAs and AAs wear standardised clothing and badges to distinguish them from doctors.

"Physician associates (PAs) and anaesthesia associates (AAs), who assist doctors in GP surgeries and hospitals, should be known as "assistants" to avoid confusing patients, an independent review says" 

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Legal challenge over use of physician associates The case brought by Anaesthetists United and the parents of Emily Chesterton will be heard at the Royal Courts of Justice in London this week.

The case brought by Anaesthetists United and the parents of Emily Chesterton will be heard at the Royal Courts of Justice in London this week.

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GMC publishes submission to Leng Review The General Medical Council has submitted its response to the Leng Review about the use of physician and anaesthesia associates in England.

The General Medical Council has submitted its response to the Leng Review about the use of physician and anaesthesia associates in England.

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High Court rules in favour of GMC High Court has dismissed a judicial review claim brought by the British Medical Association against the use of physician associates and anaesthesia associates.

The High Court has dismissed a judicial review claim brought by the British Medical Association against the use of physician associates and anaesthesia associates.

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BMA accused NHS of gambling with patient safety In its recommendations to the Leng Review, the BMA reports on the safety concerns raised by doctors about the use of physician associates.

The BMA has said that the NHS must stop gambling with patient safety in its use of physician associates and anaesthesia associates, as it continues its attack against their use.

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BMA takes GMC to court over physician associates BMA is concerned about the blurring of lines between skilled doctors and assistant roles, and what this means for patient safety.

A long-awaited court case about the role of physician associates and anaesthesia associates brought against the General Medical Council will start on 12 February.

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The review of physician and anaesthesia associate roles will be transparent and evidence based The role of physician associate is not new. It was first introduced in the US more than 50 years ago. The model has since been adopted in many countries, alongside other medical associate professional...

“I have no preconceived ideas about the outcome of the review, I wouldn’t be a credible chair if I did”

Prof Gillian Leng CBE discusses her planned review of #PhysicianAssociates #AnaesthesiaAssociates in The BMJ.

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Coming up @Anaes_Trainees #TC2023 probably one of the most topical issues discussed among trainees currently

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