Submitted by Annette Abbott on Tuesday 27th February 2024
Published on Friday 15th March 2024
Current status: Closed
Closed: Wednesday 29th May 2024
Signatures: 2,698
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Review the role and regulation of Physician Associates in NHS care
We believe the Government should commission a review into the role and regulation of Physician Associates in NHS care. We think this review should consider changing the role title, and consider stronger regulation and supervision arrangements.
This review should consider changes to regulation to ensure Physician Associates are properly regulated and always closely supervised by a senior doctor. They are a potential danger to patients if Physician Associates are working beyond their competency, with the risk of tragic consequences. It must be clear to patients that Physician Associates are not doctors, and we believe they must not be used to mitigate the shortage of doctors in the UK.
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