Seminar explores legal and ethical implications of governance of healthcare professions: Ukraine and UK

As part of a pioneering twinning initiative with Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv (KNU), the University of Edinburgh (UoE) hosted an online seminar on 20 July 2023, entitled: “Exploring the legal, ethical, and public administration implications of the governance of healthcare professions: Ukraine and UK”. The project team are: Dr Radmyla Hrevtsova (KNU); Dr Annie Sorbie (UoE), Dr Mark Hellowell (UoE), Dr Edward Dove (UoE) and Ms Ruby Reed-Berendt (UoE). The purpose of the seminar was to discuss the current legislative proposals on self- governance of healthcare professionals in Ukraine, to share insights between participants, and to consider opportunities for international learning and exchange. This culminated in a rich and engaging discussion which provided important reflections on the regulatory journey of Ukraine and the UK. The seminar was attended by stakeholders involved in the legislative process in Ukraine, including parliamentarians, medical associations, patient representatives and civil society organisations, as well as UK regulatory stakeholders. A report summarising key themes of the day, alongside policy options for the further development of the legislation, will be published in due course.