Doctors plan to report GMC to its own regulator over lack of PA scope of practice

Doctors plan to complain to the GMC's own regulator about its decision not to set a scope of practice for physician associates.

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Doctors plan to report GMC to its own regulator over lack of PA scope of practice

Published 8 January 2026 · Workforce & employment

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In brief Doctors plan to complain to the GMC's own regulator about its decision not to set a scope of practice for physician associates.

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