PAs/AAs BMA Scotland publishes full position on AAs/PAs 7 Jun 2024 One of the key issues for our members is concerns over the role of “medical associate professions” (MAPs) in Scotland’s NHS. This group of staff includes Physician Associates (PAs), Anaesthesia…
PAs/AAs PAs/AAs update – our opposition to regulation by the GMC 15 Jan 2024January 31, 2024 As you are all aware, one of the key issues we have been working on as a priority for members is the role and deployment of Anaesthesia Associates (AAs) and…
NHS Chair’s Christmas message: Workforce provision in Scotland’s NHS is at dangerously low levels 28 Dec 2023December 28, 2023 As we near the end of 2023, frankly I feel a sense of incredible frustration which I am sure you share, that our NHS in Scotland, and the conditions we…
Junior Doctors SJDC update: role and scope of PAs/AAs 18 Oct 2023 As a member-led union, the BMA in Scotland and the Scottish Junior Doctors Committee (SJDC) are committed to addressing the issues that doctors tell us impact their work and lives.…
PAs/AAs BMA Scotland statement: Role of PAs and AAs in Scotland’s NHS 8 Sep 2023September 8, 2023 At Scottish Council this week, there was an important update and resolution on the role of “Physician Associates (PAs)” and “Anaesthetic Associates (AAs)” within Scotland’s NHS. This is an issue…