Cross-border medical treatment in the EU

摘要

Shorter waiting times for non-emergency medical treatment is a top priority for the Department of Health. Significant improvements have been made in the past few years, but it is still far from perfect, and some patients are now being given the option of medical treatment in another Member State, if they meet requirements. A recent case shows that these requirements are unclear, with patients still missing out on timely treatment. This article discusses that case, and how the processes need to change.