Government launches review of the role of physician associates in the NHS

Health Secretary Wes Streeting has launched a review of physician associates in the NHS (PA) - (PA Wire)

The Government has launched a review of the role of physician associates (PAs) and those working in anaesthesia after concerns were raised about patient safety.

Professor Gillian Leng, president of the Royal Society of Medicine, will lead the work looking into how the roles affect safety and how they support wider health teams including GPs.