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Physician Associates: Finance and Incentives

Asked by Freddie van MierloLiberal DemocratDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled Answered 27 November 2024UIN 15552

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will review the (a) incentives and (b) funding for physician associates.

Answered by Karin Smyth

There is no current plan to review the funding for Physician Associates’ (PAs) training or pay. The Government has commissioned an independent review on the PA and Anaesthesia Associate professions. This review will consider the safety of the roles, and their contribution to multidisciplinary teams.

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