Table 4 The SWOT analysis of the UK case
Strengths Transparent and publicly accountable risk-based processes with separate oversight body A range of approaches for nimble scope of practice changes | Weaknesses Regulators operate under different legislative frameworks Lack of a risk assessment methodology to align practice risk to relevant level of assurance Lack of shared objectives between professional and system regulators |
Opportunities Focus on evidence-informed right-touch regulation Government reform to modernize professional regulation | Threats Lack of clear definition of scope of practice may weaken reform efforts Complex institutional arrangements make it difficult to determine if unmanaged risks to patient safety exist |