UMAPs Statement on RCGP Physician Associate Survey
On April 22, 2024, the Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP) sent a survey to its members to collect views and experiences regarding Physician Associates (PAs). United Medical Associate Professionals (UMAPs) recognise the RCGP’s need to better understand...
UMAPs Statement Regarding Change in BMA Stance on Scope of Practice Position Statement
UMAPs has heavily campaigned against the attempted infliction of the BMA scope of practice guidelines since its publication. Our response to this document was carefully curated and released here. We engaged with all stakeholders regarding the current situation over...
UMAPs Open Letter regarding National Health Service England Publication “Ensuring safe and effective integration of Physician Associates into general practice teams through good practice”
Dear Professor Sir Stephen Powis, Dr Navina Evans and Dr Claire Fuller, UMAPs wishes to take the opportunity to acknowledge NHS England’s (NHSE) work and dedication regarding their communications on the safe and effective integration of Physician Associates (PAs) in...
UMAPS media reaction for RCP vote on PAs. 25 March 2024
UMAPS, the professional association for physician associates (PAs), regrets the votes announced by members of the Royal College of Physicians looking at the future role of PAs in the NHS at an Extraordinary General Meeting held on 13 March. Stephen Nash, UMAPS...
