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“I have no preconceived ideas about the outcome of the review, I wouldn’t be a credible chair if I did”

Prof Gillian Leng CBE discusses her planned review of #PhysicianAssociates #AnaesthesiaAssociates in The BMJ.

➡️ www.bmj.com/content/388/...
The review of physician and anaesthesia associate roles will be transparent and evidence based
The role of physician associate is not new. It was first introduced in the US more than 50 years ago. The model has since been adopted in many countries, alongside other medical associate professional...
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January 24, 2025 at 9:14 AM
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"Physician associates (PAs) and anaesthesia associates (AAs), who assist doctors in GP surgeries and hospitals, should be known as "assistants" to avoid confusing patients, an independent review says" 

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Physician associates need new job title, says review - BBC News
It also recommends PAs and AAs wear standardised clothing and badges to distinguish them from doctors.
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July 16, 2025 at 10:30 AM
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The United Medical Associate Professionals trade union has reopened the debate about the use of physician associates, anaesthesia associates and surgical care practitioners.

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February 9, 2026 at 9:30 AM
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The case brought by Anaesthetists United and the parents of Emily Chesterton will be heard at the Royal Courts of Justice in London this week.

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Legal challenge over use of physician associates
The case brought by Anaesthetists United and the parents of Emily Chesterton will be heard at the Royal Courts of Justice in London this week.
healthcaretoday.com
May 15, 2025 at 6:09 AM
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The General Medical Council has submitted its response to the Leng Review about the use of physician and anaesthesia associates in England.

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GMC publishes submission to Leng Review
The General Medical Council has submitted its response to the Leng Review about the use of physician and anaesthesia associates in England.
healthcaretoday.com
April 24, 2025 at 8:12 AM
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The High Court has dismissed a judicial review claim brought by the British Medical Association against the use of physician associates and anaesthesia associates.

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High Court rules in favour of GMC
High Court has dismissed a judicial review claim brought by the British Medical Association against the use of physician associates and anaesthesia associates.
healthcaretoday.com
April 22, 2025 at 11:34 AM
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The BMA has said that the NHS must stop gambling with patient safety in its use of physician associates and anaesthesia associates, as it continues its attack against their use.

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BMA accused NHS of gambling with patient safety
In its recommendations to the Leng Review, the BMA reports on the safety concerns raised by doctors about the use of physician associates.
healthcaretoday.com
March 26, 2025 at 11:14 AM
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A long-awaited court case about the role of physician associates and anaesthesia associates brought against the General Medical Council will start on 12 February.

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#patientsafety #publichealth #healthcare #BMA #GMC #physicianassociates #anaesthesiaassociates
BMA takes GMC to court over physician associates
BMA is concerned about the blurring of lines between skilled doctors and assistant roles, and what this means for patient safety.
healthcaretoday.com
February 11, 2025 at 12:35 PM
sethina.bsky.social
Coming up @Anaes_Trainees #TC2023 probably one of the most topical issues discussed among trainees currently

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November 24, 2024 at 2:48 PM
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A question on #AnaesthesiaAssociates tabled by Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle on 03-02-2025 has been answered by Baroness Merron. https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-questions/detail/2025-02-03/HL4619
February 12, 2025 at 2:51 PM