Patiëntenrechten 2.0: patiëntparticipatie met respect

Abstract

Patient rights 2.0: patient participation with respect The Belgian Law on Patients’ Rights was modernized to align with the developments towards a more high-quality, patient-oriented healthcare. The 7 patient rights continue to exist, but will be adapted accordingly. This reform is based on 3 pillars: patient rights in the interest of the patient, patient rights in collaboration with the patient and patient rights by the patient. Each of these pillars ensures that patient rights can guarantee the relationship of trust between the healthcare provider and the patient. This article provides an overview of the changes to the Law on Patients’ Rights within the 3 pillars.