What happens to me if a PA makes a mistake on my watch?
As physician associates (PAs) fall under the regulation of the General Medical Council, what are the supervising doctors’ responsibilities, Abi Rimmer asks Mark Swindells, assistant director, standards and guidance, GMC, says, “Modern healthcare is delivered through multiprofessional teams, and the delivery of good patient care is reliant on effective communication around supervision and delegation. If you’re a named supervisor for a PA or anaesthesia associate (AA), you’ll have specific responsibilities. There is no one-size-fits-all approach because individuals develop their skills and experience over time. “You should agree an appropriate level of supervision and make sure there’s a managed support system in place, with clear escalation protocols. Your employer should support you by ensuring you have the skills, time, and training needed. “We have general expectations of all our registrants when it comes to the day-to-day supervision of colleagues and delegation of tasks. If you can
