Physician Associates UK

UK Physician Associates passionate about promoting and championing the work of Physician Associates within the UK and growing the workforce

[GMC @gmcuk]

This week, we've written to leaders across the healthcare system about our preparations to regulate physician associates (PAs) and anaesthesia associates (AAs).

This includes information about how we’ve worked with organisations representing patients, doctors, PAs, AAs, employers and educators to develop our approach.

Read the letter in full on our website https://t.co/XVc6hRSbQw

[GMC @gmcuk]

Over the coming weeks, we’re reminding all physician associates (PAs) and anaesthesia associates (AAs) that registration will open on 16 December 2024.

PAs and AAs on the voluntary registers will be invited to apply for registration by the end of January 2025.

We're encouraging PAs and AAs not on the voluntary registers to apply as soon as they can from 16 December 2024.

You can find all the latest information on how we’re preparing to regulate PAs and AAs on our 'Getting ready for regulation' webpages https://t.co/BxY8N5IYS1

[GMC @gmcuk]

In less than a month we will bring physician associates (PAs) and anaesthesia associates (AAs) into regulation – a milestone that will help strengthen patient safety and public trust in these professions.

You can read our latest letter updating system leaders on progress on our website: https://t.co/eL0Ahg7vD6

Within it, we shared that:

- We’re contacting PAs and AAs on the relevant voluntary registers to let them know the fee they’ll pay when they register with us. We expect the fee to be £320, subject to approval by our Council next month. More information can be found on our website: https://t.co/ChN5NQhArJ

- We’ve been engaging directly with PAs and AAs to help them understand the standards they’ll need to meet when they gain registration with us.

- Our future public facing registers will make it easy to identify whether an individual is a doctor, PA, or AA with clear and prominent labelling.

- We’re preparing to publish our report on the outcome of our consultation on the proposed rules, standards and guidance for regulating PAs and AAs in December before regulation begins.

[Physician Associates UK @associate_uk]

Physician associates will need 'individual' scopes of practice, says GMC chair - Pulse Today https://t.co/p1qYE0AswT

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PA scope of practice is individualised. The recently released documents by BMA and RCGP are advisory and are not bound by law. An update from GMC is anticipated.

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chrome://external-file/a1a-arm-2020-briefings-_maps-and-ncr-pre-arm-briefing%20(1).pdf BMA had no issues with MAPs in 2020. @TheBMA @gmcuk

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“We (BMA) have a seat on the GMC's MAPs External Advisory Group and we are increasing our engagement with MAPs representatives. " 2020

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chrome://external-file/bma-caring-supportive-collaborative-survey-report-sept-2018.pdf

In 2018: 48% of doctors supported the expansion of non-medical professionals, whilst 27% were neutral and 25% against.

BMA also called for regulation to be introduced.

@gmcuk @TheBMA

[Physician Associates UK @associate_uk]

"The BMA is represented on Health Education England's MAP Oversight Board through which we are influencing the development of a career framework for MAPs..”

[Physician Associate Podcast @PApodcastUK]

Join us for this episode for an insightful conversation with Professor Partha Kar and Dr Ajay Verma. We delve into the controversy surrounding physician associates and discuss their roles in the Royal College of Physicians. #physicianassociatehttps://buff.ly/3MLp4sl

[exveindoc @theveindoc]

I bet there are many who actually work with experienced PAs who are of same view.

[Physician Associates UK @associate_uk]

@theveindoc I’m certain you’re right, @theveindoc. Twitter is full of confirmation bias when it comes to the notion that PAs are unsafe, but after an extensive witch hunt, there really isn’t the evidence base to substantiate such a claim. It’s not about safety.

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The bizarre campaign against Physician Associates | Christopher Snowdon | The Critic Magazine https://t.co/7Go15hhXAC

[Physician Associate Podcast @PApodcastUK]

.@DrRichardPile is a GP partner and certified Lifestyle Medicine physician, who explains why lifestyle medicine is an excellent area for PA’s & talks about his experience of working with a PA in his practice

Tune in here
https://t.co/WFIU5zfnle

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PA registration assessment content map - GMC https://t.co/8GMQXNLezV

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Doctors', Patients' and Physician Associates' Perceptions of the Physician Associate Role in the Emergency Department - King - 2024 - Health Expectations - Wiley Online Library https://t.co/6EQjQA51TV

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GP mythbuster 82: Physician associates in general practice - Care Quality Commission https://t.co/cerkaSNm6e

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How physician associates are helping doctors, not replacing them | Doctors | The Guardian https://t.co/YKtIMm4Pph

[National Health Executive @thenhenews]

Dr. Darren L. Director and Head of Coaching Faculty @NHSElect, sheds light on the intricate dynamics that often hinder seamless decision-making.

Read full article
https://t.co/0ZgYqMKVfh

#HealthcareLeadership #DecisionMaking #NHSExperts #CollaborativeCare