I think I will pin this post.

Let’s get rid of the term “routine” from medical care and use the term “next in turn” instead. There’s nothing “routine” about chronic pain and illness. But having diagnostics and treatment next in turn sounds reasonable, apart from when urgent action is needed for dangerous dx.

RT @ZS_Chaudhry: @kittykettle_ @Doc_IonaCollins Nor should the BMA “stand up for PA”. They should advocate unequivocally for doctors. Howev….

RT @ProctoBott: @Microbedoc2 My entire department simply refused to work with them. we cited a significant reduction in our own workloads t….

I planted this pear tree along with an apple tree, next to a pathway close to home. After my days, I hope that these trees will live on as mature givers of fruit for all who walk by.

RT @DrEilidhMaria: Whether someone is a differentiated patient can become clear only retrospectively. If they’re an inpatient with a new pr….

Investments can include simple projects, IMHO. Imagine a Wales with apple trees growing in public spaces, free for all to benefit. Carbon footprint, wildlife, cheap healthy fast food etc

RT @KeeleyMP: 2 years ago I had a Westminster debate on Physician Associates & the death of Emily Chesterton, daughter of my former constit….

The assistant role finally has the assistant title for all to understand.

RT @DrBeckyl: @lengreview Unfortunate that a lot of whistleblowing and patient safety concerns have been ignored by the review. Extremely….

RT @lengreview: Role clarity is essential. The Review recommends renaming the roles to physician assistant and physician assistant in anaes….

RT @drmattuk: I am not saying there are no positives, but I'd urge everyone to see the wood for the trees here. Do not get blinded by small….

RT @drmattuk: 13/ We didn’t just raise concerns - we submitted detailed, verifiable evidence which could have been followed up. DAUK’s subm….

RT @drmattuk: 11/ Hundreds of doctors submitted safety concerns — including @TheBMA and @TheDA_UK. DAUK was verifiable, specific and addres….

RT @drmattuk: Goodnight all - I've done what I can the last two years to put patients first and listen to doctor's concerns. If people don….

RT @AnaesUnited: The Leng review makes many good points, including redefining the name of PAs as assistants so as to clarify their role. Bu….

RT @SkyNews: Physician associates who assist doctors in GP surgeries and hospitals will now be known as assistants. Health Secretary Wes S….

RT @wesstreeting: I took seriously the concerns being raised with me about physician associate roles and commissioned Gillian Leng to do a….

RT @Burnt2020: @itsdoctormighty This is a great thing to do. Good luck.

RT @Anisocyte: @itsdoctormighty Thanks Donya, showing excellent leadership. If you haven’t already, please do get in touch with the HEM c….

RT @itsdoctormighty: @iDrSunny Totally free, based on voluntary time contribution from myself and other PAs turned medics as we all wish to….