Anaesthetists United
@anaesunited.bsky.social
We are a group of Anaesthetists who feel our views on AAs and workforce haven't been listened to. Join us on Discord https://discord.com/invite/BNSHAWvt6N
Thank you for this amazing response - we're getting there.
July 8, 2025 at 8:59 AM
Thank you for this amazing response - we're getting there.
We have written to the Presidents of the Medical Royal Colleges to draw their attention to the staggering revelations over GMC decision-making that came to light in our judicial review.
June 26, 2025 at 9:43 AM
We have written to the Presidents of the Medical Royal Colleges to draw their attention to the staggering revelations over GMC decision-making that came to light in our judicial review.
The decision by the GMC to not set scope was not identifiable.
The GMC had the power to have done so had it so wished
Despite our persistent questioning they have not adequately explained their reasons for making this decision.
The GMC had the power to have done so had it so wished
Despite our persistent questioning they have not adequately explained their reasons for making this decision.
June 11, 2025 at 10:00 AM
The decision by the GMC to not set scope was not identifiable.
The GMC had the power to have done so had it so wished
Despite our persistent questioning they have not adequately explained their reasons for making this decision.
The GMC had the power to have done so had it so wished
Despite our persistent questioning they have not adequately explained their reasons for making this decision.
A good day in court, with Mrs Justice Lambert taking a lot of interest in the GMC's decision-making processes.
We hope to have a judgement by the end of July.
We will post a proper summary of the hearing tomorrow.
We hope to have a judgement by the end of July.
We will post a proper summary of the hearing tomorrow.
June 9, 2025 at 5:07 PM
A good day in court, with Mrs Justice Lambert taking a lot of interest in the GMC's decision-making processes.
We hope to have a judgement by the end of July.
We will post a proper summary of the hearing tomorrow.
We hope to have a judgement by the end of July.
We will post a proper summary of the hearing tomorrow.
Doctors are being replaced by associates. But why did the medical regulator make that so easy?
June 4, 2025 at 11:03 AM
Doctors are being replaced by associates. But why did the medical regulator make that so easy?
We were even more shocked by Prof Melville's statement on how the GMC reached the decision not to set scope -- no identifiable decision, decision-maker nor review
#AUvsGMC
#AUvsGMC
May 14, 2025 at 10:26 PM
We were even more shocked by Prof Melville's statement on how the GMC reached the decision not to set scope -- no identifiable decision, decision-maker nor review
#AUvsGMC
#AUvsGMC
NHS employers are driven by finance and reducing waiting lists - and will push the boundaries of what associates can do.
There is clear evidence that this has already caused serious harm.
#AUvsGMC
There is clear evidence that this has already caused serious harm.
#AUvsGMC
May 10, 2025 at 11:00 AM
NHS employers are driven by finance and reducing waiting lists - and will push the boundaries of what associates can do.
There is clear evidence that this has already caused serious harm.
#AUvsGMC
There is clear evidence that this has already caused serious harm.
#AUvsGMC
Seeing isn’t the same as truly understanding.
It requires depth of understanding, not shortcuts.
And that’s why PAs will never be a real substitute for doctors.
#AUvsGMC
It requires depth of understanding, not shortcuts.
And that’s why PAs will never be a real substitute for doctors.
#AUvsGMC
May 8, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Seeing isn’t the same as truly understanding.
It requires depth of understanding, not shortcuts.
And that’s why PAs will never be a real substitute for doctors.
#AUvsGMC
It requires depth of understanding, not shortcuts.
And that’s why PAs will never be a real substitute for doctors.
#AUvsGMC
Diagnostic error is the most common, most costly, and most dangerous of medical mistakes.
So why take the risk of being diagnosed by a PA?
AU and the parents of Emily Chesterton will be in court next Tuesday.
#AUvsGMC
So why take the risk of being diagnosed by a PA?
AU and the parents of Emily Chesterton will be in court next Tuesday.
#AUvsGMC
May 7, 2025 at 7:45 AM
Diagnostic error is the most common, most costly, and most dangerous of medical mistakes.
So why take the risk of being diagnosed by a PA?
AU and the parents of Emily Chesterton will be in court next Tuesday.
#AUvsGMC
So why take the risk of being diagnosed by a PA?
AU and the parents of Emily Chesterton will be in court next Tuesday.
#AUvsGMC
Parliament set a duty for the medical regulator to determine standards of experience and performance for Physician Associates.
The GMC had the power.
Our judicial review is on May 13th.
#AUvsGMC
The GMC had the power.
Our judicial review is on May 13th.
#AUvsGMC
May 6, 2025 at 5:47 AM
Parliament set a duty for the medical regulator to determine standards of experience and performance for Physician Associates.
The GMC had the power.
Our judicial review is on May 13th.
#AUvsGMC
The GMC had the power.
Our judicial review is on May 13th.
#AUvsGMC
The available evidence does not support PAs independently diagnosing and managing undifferentiated patients, acting as senior decision makers or supervising residents.
#AUvsGMC
#AUvsGMC
May 5, 2025 at 7:38 AM
The available evidence does not support PAs independently diagnosing and managing undifferentiated patients, acting as senior decision makers or supervising residents.
#AUvsGMC
#AUvsGMC
Knowledge about ‘how things work around here’, and competent communication skills, are important but must not be conflated with having medical knowledge and skill.
See you in court. May 13th.
#AUvsGMC
See you in court. May 13th.
#AUvsGMC
May 4, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Knowledge about ‘how things work around here’, and competent communication skills, are important but must not be conflated with having medical knowledge and skill.
See you in court. May 13th.
#AUvsGMC
See you in court. May 13th.
#AUvsGMC
Entry qualifications
Training requirements
Grades of registration
Independent/dependent practice
Post-qualification training paths
Revalidation
In summary, doctors and associates belong to fundamentally different professions
#AUvsGMC
Training requirements
Grades of registration
Independent/dependent practice
Post-qualification training paths
Revalidation
In summary, doctors and associates belong to fundamentally different professions
#AUvsGMC
May 3, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Entry qualifications
Training requirements
Grades of registration
Independent/dependent practice
Post-qualification training paths
Revalidation
In summary, doctors and associates belong to fundamentally different professions
#AUvsGMC
Training requirements
Grades of registration
Independent/dependent practice
Post-qualification training paths
Revalidation
In summary, doctors and associates belong to fundamentally different professions
#AUvsGMC
Concerns about PA regulation have been expressed vociferously and repeatedly by
Doctors
Other healthcare staff
Royal Colleges
Academics
Coroners.
https://anaesthetistsunited.com/bad-regulatory-practice/
#AUvsGMC
Doctors
Other healthcare staff
Royal Colleges
Academics
Coroners.
https://anaesthetistsunited.com/bad-regulatory-practice/
#AUvsGMC
May 2, 2025 at 2:30 AM
Concerns about PA regulation have been expressed vociferously and repeatedly by
Doctors
Other healthcare staff
Royal Colleges
Academics
Coroners.
https://anaesthetistsunited.com/bad-regulatory-practice/
#AUvsGMC
Doctors
Other healthcare staff
Royal Colleges
Academics
Coroners.
https://anaesthetistsunited.com/bad-regulatory-practice/
#AUvsGMC
Royal College of Ophthalmologists report result of their pilot study with PAs.
www.rcophth.ac.uk/wp-content/u...
www.rcophth.ac.uk/wp-content/u...
May 1, 2025 at 8:53 AM
Royal College of Ophthalmologists report result of their pilot study with PAs.
www.rcophth.ac.uk/wp-content/u...
www.rcophth.ac.uk/wp-content/u...
Everyone expected that regulation would do what it says on the tin.
Instead, the GMC approach to post-qualification practice is hollow and empty.
#AUvsGMC
May 13th
Instead, the GMC approach to post-qualification practice is hollow and empty.
#AUvsGMC
May 13th
April 30, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Everyone expected that regulation would do what it says on the tin.
Instead, the GMC approach to post-qualification practice is hollow and empty.
#AUvsGMC
May 13th
Instead, the GMC approach to post-qualification practice is hollow and empty.
#AUvsGMC
May 13th
We think the system for regulating doctors is not appropriate for regulating associates.
So do our lawyers.
Please help us raise the money we need to take this to court.
May 13th #AUvsGMC
www.crowdjustice.com/case/stop-mi...
So do our lawyers.
Please help us raise the money we need to take this to court.
May 13th #AUvsGMC
www.crowdjustice.com/case/stop-mi...
April 30, 2025 at 6:27 AM
We think the system for regulating doctors is not appropriate for regulating associates.
So do our lawyers.
Please help us raise the money we need to take this to court.
May 13th #AUvsGMC
www.crowdjustice.com/case/stop-mi...
So do our lawyers.
Please help us raise the money we need to take this to court.
May 13th #AUvsGMC
www.crowdjustice.com/case/stop-mi...
The rest of the world looks at what is happening in the UK with Associates and shakes its head in despair.
Now the World Medical Council has passed resolutions in the interest of UK patient safety
www.wma.net/policies-pos...
Now the World Medical Council has passed resolutions in the interest of UK patient safety
www.wma.net/policies-pos...
April 27, 2025 at 9:15 AM
The rest of the world looks at what is happening in the UK with Associates and shakes its head in despair.
Now the World Medical Council has passed resolutions in the interest of UK patient safety
www.wma.net/policies-pos...
Now the World Medical Council has passed resolutions in the interest of UK patient safety
www.wma.net/policies-pos...
A review of the evidence shows that the strongest evidence for the safe and effective practice of PAs comes from studies in which they are working under direct supervision of a doctor and in a defined scope of practice.
April 18, 2025 at 9:06 AM
A review of the evidence shows that the strongest evidence for the safe and effective practice of PAs comes from studies in which they are working under direct supervision of a doctor and in a defined scope of practice.