UMAPs criticises DHSC consultation on renaming physician associates
UMAPs has sharply criticised the Department of Health and Social Care’s (DHSC) consultation on proposals to rename physician associates (PAs) as “physician assistants”.
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Court of Appeal upholds GMC’s use of “medical professionals” in Good Medical Practice
Court of Appeal dismisses the BMA’s challenge to the GMC over its use of the term “medical professionals” in Good Medical Practice.
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UK government unveils bill to prioritise UK medical graduates for training places
The UK Government has introduced new legislation to prioritise UK‑trained medical graduates for foundation and specialty training places.
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GMC launches consultation to strengthen fitness to practise guidance for doctors, PAs and AAs
GMC launches consultation to strengthen fitness to practise guidance for doctors, PAs and AAs.
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FEATURE: Anaesthetists United Ltd & Ors v GMC
Fitness to practise barristers, Kings View Chambers, discusses Anaesthetists United Ltd & Ors v GMC and looks at the GMC guidance for PAs and AAs.
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FEATURE: Preparing for AI-Enabled Oversight
“World first” AI early warning system for the NHS announced. What are the implications for healthcare professionals and organisations regulated by the CQC?
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NHS doctors say lengthy disciplinary processes have left them feeling suicidal
UK doctors are having suicidal thoughts because disciplinary proceedings against them by their NHS employer take so long to resolve.
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Preparing for the regulation of PAs and AAs: GMC key updates ahead of December
The GMC has issued an update on preparing for the regulation of PAs and AAs ahead of December.
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New GMC resources to support victims of sexual misconduct by doctors
New resources including support for victims and survivors of sexual misconduct by doctors have today been published by the General Medical Council (GMC).
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New research reveals “shocking” experiences of doctor whistleblowers in Scotland
A study on doctor whistleblowers in Scotland has revealed “shocking” experiences including bullying, blacklisted, marginalised and having their mental state questioned.
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