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NEWS: Government Launches Review Into Medical Roles
As reported by The Herald, concerns about patient safety and clarity on physician and anaesthesia associate roles spark a government-led review, with findings due next keep reading
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BMA calls to stop replacing GPs with PAs
As reported by GP Online, ahead of the general election, the BMA calls for a new GP contract, better practice premises, and an end to substituting keep reading
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GP registrars under pressure
In a survey conducted by the British Medical Association (BMA), the stark realities faced by GP registrars across the UK have come to light, shedding keep reading
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NEWS: RCGP shifts stance on Physician Associates
As reported by The BMJ, Royal College of General Practitioners alters position on regulation of physician associates in general practice, emphasising the need for clarity and appropriate keep reading
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NEWS: BMA releases guidance for medical associates
As reported by The BMA, comprehensive national guidance has been unveiled for Medical Associate Professionals (MAPs), including Physician Associates (PAs) and Anaesthesia Associates (AAs), outlining their roles and keep reading
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NEWS: NHS launches same-day access scheme amid concerns
As reported by The Telegraph, despite promises of “same-day access” to GPs, health officials reveal that just a fraction of appointments will be staffed by doctors, raising keep reading
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NEWS: Doctors’ union challenges physician associate regulation
As reported by BBC News, doctors’ union battles GMC over regulating physician associates, fearing blurred lines between roles The British Medical Association (BMA) believes this keep reading
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Call for halt on physician associate recruitment
As reported by GP Online, GP leaders raise concerns over the increasing use of physician associates, calling for an immediate recruitment freeze until safe regulatory keep reading
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Employing extra pairs of hands in your practice
We all need an extra pair of hands at times, and practices have experienced an increase in workload which can be alleviated by more staff. keep reading
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Physician Associates: Easing the pressure on GP workload
Employing professionals with different skill sets and qualifications has long been the norm in primary care. It is a setting which has a pivotal role keep reading