The thirdEuropean Patiens' Rights Day took place on 18th
of April 2009 and was celebrated by 34 citizen and patient
organizations
arranging more than 80 events in 24 European Countries. There were
important
national events as seminars, educational workshops, information stands
an
handing out information in hospital, clinics, universities and other
public
areas. In addition there was a final European conference held in the
Strasbourg
Parliament with the active participation of the Healt Commissioner
Vassiliou,
and MEPs from the various political groups on 22 April the day before the crucial European Parliamentary vote on
EU legislature that effected patients' rights (Directive on Patients'
rights in
cross border care, recommendations on patient safety and
recommendations on
rare disease.
The 3rd European Patients- Rights Day will be celebrated in the
following countries
Patients Rights: A growing European concern and framework for action
A visual presentation of participants...take a look!