The Department of Health Systems Management & Leadership is organising a mini-symposium entitled Legal Protection for Healthcare Professionals in Health Systems: A European and Maltese Perspective on Monday 28 October.
This mini-symposium aims to explore the legal frameworks and protections available to healthcare professionals within European health systems, with a particular focus on the Maltese context. Experts in health law, policy makers, and practitioners will discuss challenges and best practices regarding legal liability, professional rights, and safeguards against litigation.
The session will provide valuable insights into the evolving landscape of healthcare law, emphasising the need for robust legal protections that support healthcare providers in delivering high-quality care. Participants will engage in discussions geared towards enhancing legal awareness and advocacy in the healthcare sector.
Programme:
- 12:45 - 13:30 - Welcome Coffee & Networking
- 13:30 - 13:40 - Opening Address by Hon. Jo Etienne Abela, Minister for Health and Active Ageing
- 13:40 - 13:50 - Welcome note from Head of Department, Prof. Sandra C. Buttigieg
- 13:50 - 14:15 - Presentation by Dr Noemia Bessa Vilela
- 14:15 - 14:30 - Presentation by Dr Michael Sciriha
- 14:30 - 14:45 - Presentation by Dr Daniel Bianchi
- 14:45 - 15:25 - Panel Discussion
- 15:25 - 15:30 - Concluding Remarks