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European Patients' Rights Day – 18 April
Updated : 18/04/2021
On April 18, we celebrate the European Day of Patients' Rights.
The purpose of this commemorative date, promoted by the Active Citizenship Network (Active Citizenship Network), is to make patients' rights a reality for all European citizens, respecting the fundamental values recognized by the European Charter on Patients' Rights.
Within the European area, regardless of financial means and nationality, it is imperative to ensure that citizens can access quality health services, even when treatment is not available in their home country or when it is better in another Member State.
Strengthening and respecting patients' rights will only be effective with the cooperation and commitment of all health professionals in each EU country.