Government launches consultation into physician associate name change

The Government is consulting on renaming physician associates as "physician assistants".

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Government launches consultation into physician associate name change

Published 31 March 2026 · Workforce & employment

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In brief The Government is consulting on renaming physician associates as "physician assistants".

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