Another coroner demands action
Another coroner has demanded action, after the death of an elderly lady seen by an unsupervised Physician Associate in A&E was sent home without a … Read more
See you in court – May 13th
The case has now passed its first legal hurdle and been granted permission to proceed to a full High Court hearing. The GMC will be … Read more
No role for PAs in general practice
The Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP) have drawn a hard line. There is no role, they say, for Physician Associates (PAs) in General Practice. … Read more
A pivotal moment
The GMC has opened the doors to Physician Associates (PAs) and Anaesthesia Associates (AAs) from several other countries to come to the UK. The list … Read more
The PSD Loophole
Anaesthesia Associates (AAs) are not legally allowed to prescribe drugs. They are not doctors. However various loopholes are being used to avoid this law because … Read more
Court gives us the go-ahead
Mr Justice Chamberlain, the Lead High Court Judge dealing with judicial review cases, has cut through the red tape in our legal challenge. The case … Read more
New Year, New Rules, New Obligations
Just before Xmas the Royal College of Anaesthetists (RCoA) issued its updated Scope of Practice for Anaesthesia Associates (AAs). A much-needed revision; it is a … Read more
Guess who is paying their legal costs!
As the costs of our legal case mount, fighting the GMC to ensure that safe and legal practice measures for Physician Associates and Anaesthesia Associates … Read more
Coroner – please clarify
In their replies to the coroner, following the inquest into the tragic death of Susan Pollitt, the General Medical Council (GMC) and the Royal College … Read more
A lot of changes need to happen
To mark what should have been Emily Chesterton’s 32nd birthday her parents arranged a memorial concert. Many of her friends, family and colleagues were there. … Read more