Seventy Nine %

UMAPs has been granted permission to take key parts of its judicial review to a full substantive hearing.

In this episode, we break down what actually survived, what didn’t, and what happens next.

We also look at the wider context around the Leng Review — because although the court has refused to let the “appeasement” argument proceed, that does not mean the hostile professional and industrial environment surrounding PAs simply disappears from the story.

And after years of decisions being made about our profession, some of those decisions will finally have to be defended.

Better late than never.

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Interested in the judicial review?

We explain UMAPs' challenge to the Leng Review, the arguments on each side, what happened on the 8th September at the permission hearing and what could happen next.

An independent 79% explainer drawing on public sources, including UMAPs' statements. UMAPs had no involvement in producing this episode. Its account of the hearing is not a judicial review finding.

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If you look at X you'll understand this song.

Amusement.

Pure satire. Pure mischief. Please close your browser occasionally.

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Hope this amuses you as much as it did us :)

A tiny Friday-night reminder that sometimes the only reasonable response to professional chaos is a little mischievous satirical joy. 🎶

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We explore honest thoughts and potential implications of changing the Physician Associate title to Physician Assistant.

We would love to be able to explain how this will improve patient safety and lessen "confusion" around the role, but there really isn't any evidence to support that.

Our guest, Nana, demonstrates excellent clarity of thought. Despite that, we still wonder how on earth rebranding regulated, masters qualified clinicians as "assistants" makes any sense at all. Enjoy.

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An honest and insightful conversation with newly qualified PA Ambrose.

In this episode we explore the realities of training as a Physician Associate - balancing the demands of studying and clinical placement with the constant uncertainty of whether you'll be welcomed by the medical team, or met with hostility.

If you knew then what you know now, would you do it again?

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Minisode 1 : Nasty

There's something for everyone in here.

This episode explores The Cost.

The cost paid by newly qualified Physician Associates who worked tirelessly through two years of postgraduate training, took on significant debt, and trusted in a career path they believed would welcome their contribution.

Today, whilst resident doctors continue to demand more money, many competent and safe PA grads face uncertainty and unemployment.

This is part one.

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In epsiode 4 we are joined by two excellent Physician Associates for a candid and thought-provoking discussion about the realities of working as a PA in today's increasingly toxic climate.

Together, we explore the personal and professional impact of the hostility directed towards our profession, and examine the way many anti-PA campaigners have approached what is often described as a "debate" about the role.

**As always we advise discretion when listening. This episode mentions mental health problems and suicide.**

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This episode explores the turning point for physician associates - from being welcomed into the team, to being made redundant en masse. What happened? And what influences were behind that shift?

After the intro we welcome the wonderful Ruth Notman - Physician Associate and excellent folk singer. Find her on insta @ruthnotman

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