European reference networks: moving towards a tangible outcome of the European Union's cross-border healthcare directive?
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چکیده
The directive on cross-border healthcare has been regarded by many as a major achievement of the policy of “patient empowerment” of the European Commission, granting EU citizens the right to access healthcare services (for planned treatment) in another member state [2]. In summary the aims of this directive are to: 1) clarify and simplify the rules and procedures applicable to patients regarding access and reimbursement for healthcare received in another EU member state; 2) provide EU citizens with better information on their rights; 3) ensure that cross-border healthcare is safe and of high-quality; and 4) promote cooperation between member states.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- The European respiratory journal
دوره 48 6 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2016