10. Regulation What is the role of professional regulation in ensuring patient safety and quality? How can accreditation systems benefit the patient? What will be the impact of national/regional/international dialogue on regulation? What has been the impact of globalisation and trade agreements on regulation? Who are the stakeholders in regulation and how best can we collaborate within the profession and among professions? What are the implications of evolving regulatory models around the world for the global nurse and for nursing regulators?