NEWS: Published 11th December 2023, the Government is to lay legislation this week to begin the process of regulating Medical Associates through the General Medical Council.
Physician Associates (PAs) will soon be regulated by the General Medical Council (GMC), improving patient safety and supporting plans to expand medical associate roles in the NHS to relieve pressure on doctors and GPs.
The government will lay legislation this week [Wednesday 13 December] to allow the GMC to begin the process of regulating medical associates, who are medically trained healthcare professionals who work alongside doctors to care for patients.
"The GMC will set standards of practice, education and training, and operate fitness to practice procedures, ensuring that PAs and AAs have the same levels of regulatory oversight and accountability as doctors and other regulated healthcare professionals."
The regulations will come into force at the end of 2024. Regulation and growth of these roles will support plans to reduce pressure on frontline services and improve access for patients."
Read more here: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/patient-safety-boost-as-medical-associates-to-be-regulated
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