Gerald T Freshwater, a retired physician from Lerwick, UK, agrees with McCartney’s conclusions about physician associates (PAs) in general practice. He believes that costs and activity will increase while efficiency will decrease with the introduction of PAs. The General Medical Council is proposing simplification of PA regulation, with more power to bypass fitness to practice tribunals. A consultation is underway to gather feedback on draft principles that will guide fitness to practice decision making for PAs. Freshwater supports the need for careful consideration and regulation to ensure the effectiveness of PAs in the healthcare system.
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Physician associates should not be regulated by the General Medical Council, and doctors should tell it so
