British Medical Association supports patient mobility across Europe
Patient Safety Monitor: Global Edition, September 30, 2008
The British Medical Association (BMA) hasissued a statement supporting a proposol by the European Commission (EC) that UK patients have more power to receive medical treatment throughout Europe, according to the International Medical Travel Journal (IMTJ).
The BMA did, however, state that patients must be aware of issues that may arise when seeking treatment abroad, such as lingual and cultural differences, and also noted that patients might have potential problems with continuity of care.
IMTJ also reports that the BMA called for a set of minimum quality standards for patient care overseen by the EC, as well as a compensation system for victims of unexpected harm as a result ofthe change.
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