General Medical Council

We’re the independent regulator of doctors, physician associates (PAs) and anaesthesia associates (AAs) in the UK.

We work with them and other stakeholders to:

• set the standards of patient care and professional behaviours doctors, PAs and AAs need to meet
• make sure doctors, PAs and AAs get the education they need to deliver good, safe patient care
• check who is eligible to work as a doctor, PA or AA in the UK and work with them and their employers to confirm they’re keeping up to date and meeting the professional standards we set
• give guidance and advice to help doctors, PAs and AAs understand what’s expected of them
• investigate where there are concerns that patient safety, or the public’s confidence in doctors, PAs or AAs may be at risk, and take action if needed.