European Union Of Medical Specialists Gets MEPs Support On Bowis Report Amendments

Main Category: Medical Students / Training
Article Date: 02 Feb 2009 - 5:00 PDT

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In the framework of the discussions in view of the first reading on the draft Directive on Patients' Rights in Cross-Border Healthcare the UEMS (European Union of Medical SPecialists) is pleased to report it has gained support from eminent Members of the European Parliament on its proposals for further amending the Report drafted by John Bowis MEP.

These proposed amendments, reflecting a certain number of concerns with regard to the Report presented by John Bowis MEP, will be supported and formally taken over by several eminent Members of the European Parliament. Whilst the draft Report in question was deemed to be positive in general and hence well received by the UEMS Executive, further clarification was seen to be needed as regards some of the items covered within that text. Thanks to the positive support gained on these proposals, positive prospects can now be envisaged about their adoption by the European Parliament Committee on Health in February.

The UEMS requests for clarification on the draft directive addressed mainly the four following key points:

- Maintaining professional mobility within the scope of the directive
- Establishing European-wide standards for healthcare providers
- Guaranteeing quality and safety in the use of eHealth and Telemedicine
- Increasing stakeholders involvement

The UEMS Executive is satisfied about this outcome, especially as this draft directive was considered a top priority for the UEMS in its Action Plan for 2009, given its repercussions on the medical profession as a whole, as well as on the objectives of the UEMS in delivering the highest quality of healthcare to EU citizens.

The UEMS is a non-profit organisation which promotes the free movement of Medical Specialists across Europe through the harmonisation of the highest level of training for European doctors. The UEMS currently represents 1,5 million European Medical Specialists through its 35 National Member Associations and its 38 Specialist Sections and Boards which collaborate together in order to set common standards for high quality healthcare practice. Through its activities at the European level, the UEMS is committed to ever-improving the quality of care provided to European citizens.

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