GP practices in the UK face legal action after making hundreds of physician associates redundant over safety fears
United Medical Associate Professionals claims guidance issued by GP bodies has led to around 200 physician associate redundancies.
A trade union says it is taking legal action against GP practices in UK for dismissing physician associates amid warnings that patients are at risk.
There are currently around 3500 physician associates (PAs) working in the UK, but the role has become intensely controversial, with doctors concerned they are doing medical work beyond the scope of their two-year training.
