The author questions the limits of what non-doctors in the medical field, such as medical associate practitioners, should be allowed to do. They argue that the finite time available for training new healthcare professionals requires careful consideration of how it is spent. Recent cases of surgical care practitioners performing surgeries without adequate supervision have raised concerns about patient safety. The author emphasizes the importance of proper supervision for medical associate practitioners to ensure patient safety, citing examples of supervision requirements for medical students and specialist trainees. They suggest reevaluating the roles and responsibilities of medical associate practitioners in order to prioritize patient safety.
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Helen Salisbury: Training our replacements
