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Dr Ellen Welch

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🩺NHS GP|DAUK|MWF|Author|Mum Read my writing here: open.substack.com/pub/drellenwelch

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Doctors’ Association UK @thedauk.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
“Sometime in 2020, I begin to feel like I don’t know anything.” It’s a feeling many doctors may recognise in an age of TikTok health trends, supplements, private testing and wellness “optimisation”. Dr Ellen Welch reviews Xand van Tulleken’s Make Me Well on substack
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Doctors’ Association UK @thedauk.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Congratulations to all the winners at the #MJAawards The News Story (Specialist) winner on access to Mounjaro was one of the winning and highly commended articles DAUK committee members provided comment for dauk.org/dauk-voices-...
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DAUK voices feature in MJA Award-winning entries
Doctors’ Association UK (DAUK) committee members contributed to winning and highly commended articles at this year’s Medical Journalists’ Association (MJA) Awards. Dr Ellen Welch spoke to the BMJ for ...
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MWF @medicalwomenuk.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
On National Suicide Memorial Day for Health and Care Workers, Dr Sarah Jacques writes about her experience: medicalwomensfederation.substack.co…
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MWF @medicalwomenuk.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
From the substack archive: Drama Triangles by Dr Claire Davies f.mtr.cool/8l1cbxw1vd
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MWF @medicalwomenuk.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
During National Sickle Cell Awareness Month, Dr Fejiro Okagbare shares her experience of how the humanities are a crucial part of the campaign medicalwomensfederation.substack.co…
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Dr Ellen Welch @drellenwelch.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
This week Martha’s Rule was extended to every ED in England. Earlier this year I wrote about Jess’s Rule. Both start from an important principle: when a patient keeps saying something isn’t right, we need to listen. But patient-safety rules also need a system with enough capacity to respond ⬇️
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Dr Ellen Welch @drellenwelch.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
I’ve been reading Xand van Tulleken’s Make Me Well, which takes a fascinating look at the booming wellness industry  My review👇 drellenwelch.substack.com/p/the-con…
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Dr Ellen Welch @drellenwelch.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
On #NSMD Please read Dr Sarah Jacque's personal account of feeling suicidal as a GP, and her advice on what needs to be done to help others feeling the same way: dauk.substack.com/p/surviving-medic…
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MWF @medicalwomenuk.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
Head over to Instagram to vote in our poll: www.instagram.com/p/Dcan48fDLD...
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Keep Our NHS Public @keepournhspublic.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
Have you listened to our weekly NHS podcast yet? Jointly run with @thedauk.bsky.social & @drstevetaylor.bsky.social - this episode dives into the Health Bill, single patient records and the end of NHS England. Subscribe to never miss an episode! www.youtube.com/watch?v=nRRd...
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The Health Bill - Wes Streeting’s worrying leaving gift!
YouTube video by Not the NHS Again
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Medical Protection @medicalprotection.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
Medical Protection has brought together 13 medical organisations urging the Government to remove the GMC's right to appeal its own tribunal decisions. Our letter warns that it undermines trust in the independence of the tribunal process and the regulator: www.medicalprotection.org/uk/articles/...
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Dr Steve Taylor @drstevetaylor.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
NOT THE NHS AGAIN! Labour’s 2nd year report - Could do a lot better! In this episode, the hard truths behind waiting lists, private sector profiteering, & the urgent need for genuine funding Tired of the spin this episode is your wake-up call youtu.be/-9GVg165b0E?...
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Doctors’ Association UK @thedauk.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
We've taken legal advice and are considering next steps over the government’s plans to retain and extend the GMC's power to appeal decisions of the Medical Practitioners Tribunal Service. dauk.org/dauk-challen...
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DAUK challenges government over plans to retain and extend GMC’s tribunal appeal powers
The Doctors' Association UK (DAUK) has instructed solicitors and is considering its next steps over the government's plans to retain and extend the General Medical Council's (GMC) power to appeal...
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Doctors’ Association UK @thedauk.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
🗣️ | Our sustainability lead Dr Matt Lee is urging the next Prime Minister to make tackling the climate crisis a priority of their government "The impacts of climate change are already being felt, and the cost of delay continues to rise." #climatecrisis #heatwave dauk.org/next-prime-m...
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Next Prime Minister urged to make the climate a policy priority
The Doctors’ Association UK (DAUK) has called on the next Prime Minister to make tackling climate change a priority of the new government Dr Matt Lee, DAUK sustainability lead, warned...
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Doctors’ Association UK @thedauk.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
We've launched a short survey to find out what working conditions are like in the NHS during the #heatwave How hot is your workplace? Is there working air conditioning? Is the heat affecting patient care? Please complete our survey and share with colleagues: dauk.org/heatwave-sur...
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Ed Hawkins @edhawkins.org · 25/06/2026
The London Ambulance Service responded to the highest number of life-threatening emergencies in its history yesterday. The Chief Executive said this was "driven by the extreme heat across London".
The London Ambulance Service responded to the highest number of life-threatening emergencies in its history on Wednesday.

Temperatures soared to 36.1C in parts of the UK on Wednesday, and that record for June has been broken again today.

Ambulance crews responded to 642 calls relating to category 1 incidents - those that include the most serious, life-threatening injuries and illnesses such as cardiac arrests and patients who are not breathing.

Chief Executive Jason Killens KAM said this was "driven by the extreme heat across London".
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Cllr Dr David Nicholl @drdavidnicholl.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
2y ago 1 of my best friends Jenny died too young, I just heard her widower Matt,a well loved consultant surgeon, has died. I knew Matt had been ill since Jan…but sometimes life is really sh*t. If anyone knows good support groups for 2 orphaned sons,let me know🥲 www.theguardian.com/society/2024...
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Jenny Vaughan obituary
Neurologist and campaigner for reform of the law on gross negligence manslaughter
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David Osborn @safedavid3.bsky.social · 13/03/2026
CATA (Covid Airborne Transmission Alliance) has today issued this press release ahead of next Thursday's publication of the Inquiry's module 3 report: tinyurl.com/CATA-press-r...
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Carl Quintanilla @carlquintanilla.bsky.social · 27/02/2026
Cover of The Lancet: @thelancet.com www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
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Doctors’ Association UK @thedauk.bsky.social · 25/02/2026
🗣️ | "How have we allowed 4.5 million young people to be shouldered with this dreadful system?" @drstevetaylor.bsky.social spoke to @thetimes.com for the latest in their End the Graduate Rip-Off campaign. We're backing the campaign to overhaul the student loans system dauk.org/dauk-backs-t...
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DAUK backs Times campaign to End Graduate Rip-Off
DAUK is backing a campaign by The Times and Sunday Times to End the Graduate Rip-Off. The campaign demands urgent reform of the student loan system in England and Wales,...
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Dr Steve Taylor @drstevetaylor.bsky.social · 25/02/2026
It’s taken a while to get the mainstream media to speak up. The past 2w you can’t get away from it The Times has quoted me and one of the people I’ve been working with Medical graduates will likely have to pay £200k out of their salaries. It affects all graduates www.thetimes.com/money/family...
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NHS doctors hit by £100k student debt
Doctors paying 51 per cent marginal tax rates, yet still seeing their debts snowball, have little incentive to do the extra shifts needed to clear waiting lists
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Doctors’ Association UK @thedauk.bsky.social · 24/02/2026
🩺| "We welcome any increase in GP funding, but this is not bold enough. "The new GP contract merely tinkers around the edges of what is needed to genuinely bring back the family doctor." @drstevetaylor.bsky.social responds to the new GP contract dauk.org/new-gp-contr...
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New GP contract falls  short of ‘bringing back the family doctor’
DAUK welcomed a funding increase as part of the 2026/27 contract, but warned it was not the level of investment needed to protect the future of general practice and improve...
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Dr Ellen Welch @drellenwelch.bsky.social · 23/02/2026
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Why GPs have stopped doing unfunded hospital work — and why it's a patient safety issue
Not only is it unsustainable for GPs to take on work generated by secondary care - but it's inherently unsafe
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Doctors’ Association UK @thedauk.bsky.social · 09/02/2026
Did you pay full GMC fees while on maternity, parental or adoption leave? If so, please get in touch. dauk.org/gmc-paternit...
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GMC paternity leave fees may be ‘indirectly discriminatory’
Were you charged full GMC annual fees while on maternity, parental or adoption leave? If so, DAUK wants to hear from you. DAUK is building an evidence base for a...
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Foxglove Legal @foxglovelegal.bsky.social · 23/02/2026
"Doctors and patient groups have raised ethical and safety concerns over plans to nationally roll out an AI tool that writes hospital discharge letters...the AI-Assisted Discharge Summary system [will use] the NHS Federated Data Platform (NHS FDP), operated by the US tech giant Palantir."
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Cllr Dr David Nicholl @drdavidnicholl.bsky.social · 23/02/2026
Updated! open.substack.com/pub/drdavidn...
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Palantir- we told you so
a £330 million pound scandal years in the making. The strange connection between the War on Terror and NHS Procurement
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MWF @medicalwomenuk.bsky.social · 13/02/2026
Support our London marathon runner Gangandeep: 2026tcslondonmarathon.enthuse.com/pf/gagandeep...
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MWF @medicalwomenuk.bsky.social · 13/02/2026
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This Valentine's Day: Focus on fixing the gender health gap when it comes to women's heart health
The chances of surviving both an out of hospital cardiac arrest and a myocardial infarction are significantly less if you are a woman
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Cllr Dr David Nicholl @drdavidnicholl.bsky.social · 12/02/2026
Irony….dept of health monitoring my comments on #Palantir as revealed in subject access requests in 2023… 2025, dept of health advising ministers that the #Palantir contract a bit 💩 🤪
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Royal College of Physicians @rcphysicians.bsky.social · 11/12/2025
‘The climate emergency is fundamentally a health emergency too.’ Our updated Green physician toolkit helps doctors deliver sustainable care, with clear evidence, practical actions, and fresh case studies – now in a new online format. 👉 Explore now: ow.ly/CMkP50XHhAC
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Royal College of Physicians @rcphysicians.bsky.social · 10/12/2025
Today is the first NHS Domestic Abuse Awareness Day, established by @thedauk.bsky.social and @medicalwomenuk.bsky.social, calling for better support staff who may be experiencing domestic abuse. #NHSDAAD
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Royal College of Physicians @rcphysicians.bsky.social · 10/12/2025
‘It’s vital that healthcare institutions have clear easily accessible information and resources so that individuals know where to turn, and so that colleagues and managers can respond with empathy, compassion and confidentiality.’ Professor Mumtaz Patel. 🔗Learn more: ow.ly/T8nh50XGMSS #NHSDAAD
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NHS Domestic Abuse Awareness Day | Doctors' Association UK
Join DAUK, the Medical Women's Federation, and partners for the first NHS Domestic Abuse Awareness Day on Wednesday 10 December #NHSDAAD
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Frontline19 @frontline19.bsky.social · 10/12/2025
We're proud to be one of the orgs supporting the first domestic abuse awareness day of NHS staff. A vital yearly initiative started @thedauk.bsky.social & @medicalwomenuk.bsky.social Our door is always open to frontline staff if you need support with this, or any area. Frontline19.com #NHSDAAD
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MWF @medicalwomenuk.bsky.social · 10/12/2025
Today is #nhsdaad the first NHS domestic abuse awareness day - please amplify the messages and get involved: www.medicalwomensfederation.org.uk/our-work/nhs... @thedauk.bsky.social @thermbf.bsky.social @cavellcharity.bsky.social @doctorsindistress.bsky.social @nhsprachealth.bsky.social
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NHS Domestic Abuse Awareness Day and Domestic Abuse Resources - Medical Womens Federation
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Frontline19 @frontline19.bsky.social · 10/12/2025
On the first NHS Domestic Abuse Awareness Day we would like to lend our support to this great initiative. Shining a light is so important. To all healthcare workers, please know our door is always open to support you with free and confidential counselling and support. #NHSDAAD www.frontline19.com
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Home | Frontline19
We are a non-profit mental health support organisation set up originally in response to the Covid pandemic in 2020.
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NHS Practitioner Health @nhsprachealth.bsky.social · 10/12/2025
If you are a health or care professional experiencing domestic abuse, you are not alone. This Domestic Abuse Awareness Day, help us raise awareness of the support available, for those who need it. #NHSDAAD
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Centre for Academic Primary Care (CAPC), Bristol @capcbristol.bsky.social · 10/12/2025
🩺Today is the FIRST #NHS Domestic Abuse Awareness Day (10 December).🩺 👩‍⚕️This important initiative acknowledges the high rates of DA among healthcare professionals & the support they need. Research by Sandi Dheensa & colleagues has informed the campaign. 👉 tinyurl.com/2nwu758s #NHSDAAD #16Days
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Dr Rosemary Parkinson @rosemaryparkinson.bsky.social · 10/12/2025
Honoured to share my research for NHS Domestic Abuse Awareness Day in a podcast: Understanding Subtle Abuse: A Hidden Epidemic. 🎧 lnkd.in/eyzSBGJh Subtle abuse is hidden, damaging, and too often missed. Survivors deserve better recognition + support. Please share. #16Days #NHSDAAD #SubtleAbuse
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NHS Practitioner Health @nhsprachealth.bsky.social · 07/12/2025
Content Warning: Domestic Abuse Last year, Dr Seema Haider joined PH's Clinical and Safeguarding Leads, Dr Kath O'Hara and Dr Hannah Minor, to discuss her lived experience of domestic abuse as a doctor. Listen here: www.buzzsprout.com/955492/episo... #16DaysOfActivism #NHSDAAD
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Dr Alison Gregory @dralisongregory.bsky.social · 10/12/2025
Wednesday 10 December 2025 is the first NHS Domestic Abuse Awareness Day #NHSDAAD. And I'm so pleased that our research has been a catalyst for this. It all began with showing that MORE healthcare employees experience domestic abuse than people in the general population @capcbristol.bsky.social
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Doctors’ Association UK @thedauk.bsky.social · 10/12/2025
Today, with the @medicalwomenuk.bsky.social, we launch the first NHS Domestic Abuse Awareness Day @nhsdaawareday.bsky.social This must-read article by Adele Waters in @bmj.com explains why it is needed #NHSDAAD www.bmj.com/content/391/...
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Why doctors are uniquely vulnerable to domestic abuse
Domestic abuse in NHS workers is a “silent pandemic,” with some research finding that they are three times as likely to experience it. Adele Waters finds that the NHS needs to do more to end a “double...
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Dr Ellen Welch @drellenwelch.bsky.social · 10/12/2025
We have released a new podcast as part of NHS Domestic Abuse Awareness Day - Understanding Subtle Abuse: A Hidden Epidemic. @drseemahaider.bsky.social an i have a conversation with expert in subtle abuse Dr Rosemary Parkinson: open.spotify.com/episode/0vLO...
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Understanding subtle abuse: A hidden epidemic
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Doctors’ Association UK @thedauk.bsky.social · 09/12/2025
Tomorrow is the first NHS Domestic Abuse Awareness Day. Founded by @medicalwomenuk.bsky.social and DAUK, @nhsdaawareday.bsky.social highlights the urgent need to recognise and respond to domestic abuse affecting NHS staff. It also recognises the unique barriers they can face in seeking help #NHSDAAD
Promo image for NHS Domestic Abuse Awareness Day on 10 December with the logos of the supporting organisations.
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Doctors’ Association UK @thedauk.bsky.social · 07/11/2025
✍️ | "Even if most NHS staff have some immunity from past infection or vaccination this doesn’t equate to zero illness. Seasonal respiratory viruses can still knock people out of work." Co-chair @drellenwelch.bsky.social on Covid vaccines being scrapped for NHS staff dauk.substack.com/p/covid-vacc...
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Covid-Vaccination scrapped for NHS Staff: How did we get here?
Fever, chills and sniffles, autumn has been one long respiratory illness for one GP who asks 'Why are NHS staff no longer eligible for the covid vaccination?"
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MWF @medicalwomenuk.bsky.social · 25/11/2025
Today is #whiteribbonday and the launch of our #16daysofactivism culminating in the first NHS Domestic Abuse Awareness Day on 10 Dec Find out more here: www.medicalwomensfederation.org.uk/our-work/nhs... #nhsdaad #youarenotalone❤️ #whiteribbonday #16days #16daysofactivismagainstgbv #wespeakup
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Medical Protection @medicalprotection.bsky.social · 17/09/2025
Over 30 other organisations have co-signed our letter calling on the government to retain the GMC’s ability to investigate #doctors with health concerns, under a distinct 'health' route. We are proud to stand together on this important issue www.medicalprotection.org/uk/articles/...
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Dr Ellen Welch @drellenwelch.bsky.social · 19/05/2025
I also can’t plug this enough- DAUK is like another job at times that we do for free because we love it and are total geeks at heart(I speak for myself here) We do need money to function so if you can donate the price of a cuppa to support our work it will go a long way🙏
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Doctors’ Association UK @thedauk.bsky.social · 13/09/2025
🗣️ | "There is a huge discrepancy between national messaging and what patients are actually being delivered on a local level." Our co-chair @drellenwelch.bsky.social spoke in the media this week about the rollout of weight-loss treatment. 📹 | instagram.com/p/DOO8eEYjB54/
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Demand for weight-loss treatment impacting GPs | Doctors' Association UK
DAUK co-chair Dr Ellen Welch provided commentary in the national media on the impact of demand for weight-loss treatment on GPs.
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Surviving In Scrubs @survivinginscrubs.bsky.social · 17/09/2025
Today is #NSMD, a day organised by @doctorsindistress.bsky.social and NHS Practitioner Health to honour the health and care professionals we’ve tragically lost. Together, we can help to make sure that no more lives are lost to suicide. #HopeThroughAction www.instagram.com/reel/DOq7etI...
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Doctors’ Association UK @thedauk.bsky.social · 04/06/2025
🗞️ | We welcome reports in @theguardian.com that physician associates are to be renamed. But this is just a start and the fundamental issues of scope and supervision still need to be addressed. www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
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Physician associates to be renamed to stop them being mistaken for doctors
Exclusive: Government-ordered review concludes term in NHS should be changed because of risks to patients’ safety
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