The role of the 2011 patients' rights in cross-border health care directive in shaping seven national health systems: Looking beyond patient mobility.

摘要: Abstract Reports on the implementation of Directive application Patients' Rights in Cross-border Healthcare indicate that it had little impact numbers patients seeking care abroad. We set out to explore effects this directive health systems seven EU Member States. Key informants Belgium, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Malta, Poland and The Netherlands filled a structured questionnaire. Findings varied between countries was smaller where large degree adaptation already taken place response European Court Justice Rulings. main reforms reported include heightened emphasis patient rights adoption explicit benefits packages tariffs. Countries may be facing increased pressure treat within medically justifiable time limit. professional liability insurance, did not previously exist, also bring for patients. Lowering reimbursement tariffs dissuade from treatment abroad has been Poland. issue discrimination against non-contracted domestic private providers Malta remains largely unresolved. conclude evidence showing using have actually benefitted scarce further monitoring over longer period is recommended.