The presidents of the Royal College of Physicians (RCP) and the Faculty of Physician Associates (FPA), have responded to the opening of a consultation on the regulation of physician associates.
Jeannie Watkins, president of the Faculty of Physician Associates, responds to questions surrounding the wording of a section in 'An employer’s guide to physician associates' relating to advanced nurse practitioners.
'An employer’s guide to physician associates' has been published by the Faculty of Physician Associates to advise employers on the role and its scope of practice.