Dr Phil Banfield

@drphilbanfield.bsky.social

Obstetrician, Honorary Prof, idealist & dreamer. Chair, BMA U.K. Council. Tweeting in a personal capacity. RT doesn’t imply endorsement.

"Patient safety should be the only priority when defining what PAs can do. Keeping patients safe is not burdensome - it is essential." Dr Phil Banfield responds to reports GMC have attempted to water down regulation of PAs to help their employment prospects www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/01...

Doctors’ watchdog tried to water down rules on physician associates

GMC fought against guidance intended to improve supervision and protect patients from harm, saying it was too ‘burdensome’

telegraph.co.uk

“We have an overworked and demoralised workforce.” Watch Dr Phil Banfield respond to the Government’s NHS plans 👇