Doctors Initiate Legal Battle Against GMC Over Physician Associates

BMA challenges the regulation and terminology changes for Medical Associate Professions, citing patient safety concerns.

British Medical Association (BMA) plans legal action against the General Medical Council (GMC) over regulation of physician associates.
Concerns raised about the 'dangerous blurring of lines' between doctors and physician associates.
The death of Emily Chesterton highlighted the risks of misdiagnosis by underqualified medical staff.
BMA calls for a halt in the recruitment of physician associates until safety issues are addressed.
GMC to begin regulating physician associates and anaesthesia associates from December 2024.