Helen Salisbury: Physician associates have no role in general practice

2024/09/24 by Helen Salisbury · 1 voice
Health Professions · #Healthcare Systems and Challenges #Health Services Management and Policy #Primary Care and Health Outcomes

paper · pdf · doi:10.1136/bmj.q2083

Abstract

In a survey reported in June, the Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP) asked for its members' views on physician associates (PAs) in general practice. 1 In the light of the responses the college drew up some principles for how PAs should be working-covering induction, supervision, and their scope of practice.

Discussions

• 'The PA project, resoundingly rejected by practising doctors in the RCP & RCGP, had its supporters at the top of both colleges, as well as NHSE & GMC. When the dust settles, it will be interesting to [bsky, 39 points, 3 comments]

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