Physician Associates: Prescriptions
(asked on 2nd June 2015) - View Source
Question to the Department of Health and Social Care:
To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what his policy is on allowing physician associates to independently prescribe in the NHS.
This question was answered on 8th June 2015
The Department recognises and values the contribution of physician associates working in the National Health Service. Expanding the roles of experienced and qualified health professionals is enabling the NHS to make better use of staff’s skills. The flexible use of any staff group will be explored in conjunction with NHS England.