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Strict statutory regulation of physician associates to maintain patient safety.
Closed
65 signatures
What the petition asks
At present the regulation of physician associates is voluntary through a voluntary register. This register does not have the force of the law. This means that physician associates can see patients even if they are not registered. This poses an unacceptable risk to patient safety in GP surgeries.
Less than 30% of GPs willing to employ physician assistants:
http://www.pulsetoday.co.uk/your-practice/practice-topics/employment/less-than-30-of-gps-willing-to-employ-physician-assistants/20010480.article#.Vcell_lVhHw
Physician Associates Won't Save Time For GPs:
http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/dr-michelle-drage-mbbs-frcgp/physician-associates-wont-save-time-for-gps_b_7467360.html
http://www.pulsetoday.co.uk/your-practice/practice-topics/employment/less-than-30-of-gps-willing-to-employ-physician-assistants/20010480.article#.Vcell_lVhHw
Physician Associates Won't Save Time For GPs:
http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/dr-michelle-drage-mbbs-frcgp/physician-associates-wont-save-time-for-gps_b_7467360.html
Timeline
| 13 Aug 2015 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 13 Feb 2016 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
65
Status
Closed
Opened
13 Aug 2015
Closed
13 Feb 2016
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.