Summary
In this opinion piece for the BMJ, Partha Kar looks at the current debate surrounding the role of medical associate professionals (MAPs) in the NHS. He highlights the concerns raised by many that MAPs are “doctors on the cheap” and outlines the reasons for friction between junior doctors and MAPs, which include the issues of pay, training and regulation. He also outlines issues facing locally employed doctors (LEDs), international medical graduates (IMGs) and specialist, associate specialists (SASs) including lack of access to training, supervision and career progression. He makes five suggestions to improve the situation and calls for a pause to consider how these different roles can interact and work together, for the good of both staff and the health service.
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