Safe scope of practice for medical associate professionals

This national guidance outlines how medical associate professionals (MAPs) can work safely and effectively in the NHS. It sets out the responsibilities of MAPs, including physician associates and anaesthesia associates. It uses a traffic light-style system to illustrate what clinical duties MAPs should be able to carry out.

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