A comprehensive and authoritative reference on the principles and processes for regulating healthcare professionals In The Operations of Regulators of Healthcare Professionals, renowned international regulator Marc Seale delivers an authoritative exploration of the operations of healthcare regulators, addressing the administration and management of regulators, communication, governance, and standards for regulators. This comprehensive reference work examines all components of the regulators of healthcare professionals, providing clear definitions and analysis lacking in the existing literature on the subject, and offers a practical guide for understanding a complex regulatory landscape. Readers will also find: A thorough introduction to the administration and management of regulators, communication, and governance Comprehensive explorations of the service standards, operational performance of regulators, and regulatory failure Practical discussions of planning and research, the history and reform of regulating healthcare professionals, and standards for regulators A review of the future of the regulation of healthcare professionals Perfect for the educators and teachers of healthcare students, The Operations of Regulators of Healthcare Professionals will also benefit healthcare students, consumer advocacy organisations, employers of healthcare professionals, professional associations, lawmakers and regulators.