- HM Revenue & Customs published a manual on VAT Health on 20 May 2016 with updates as of 20 December 2024
- Regulation for Anaesthesia Associates and Physician Associates will be effective from 13 December 2024 with full registration required by December 2026
- Anaesthesia Associates are specialized practitioners who assist in administering anaesthesia and monitoring patients during surgery under medical supervision
- They are not doctors but are authorized to perform specific trained procedures
- Their services will be regulated by the General Medical Council and exempt from VAT if for medical care
- Physician Associates support doctors in diagnosing and managing patients and are trained to perform various medical procedures
- They are not doctors but are key members of the healthcare team, intended to enhance service capacity
- Their services will also be exempt from VAT if for medical care
Source: gov.uk
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