title: Cross-border patients and informed choices on treatment in English and French law and the Patients' Rights Directive.
abstract: Developments in European Union law have created rules favourable to cross-border patient movement. However, where national laws on patient rights differ, this may limit movement by creating confusion for patients and by reducing their confidence in seeking treatment abroad. This article examines the extent to which English and French law recognize a patient right to information regarding treatment. In light of the differences between the two systems concerning both the form and the content of the law, highlighted by recent developments in French law, the article then considers whether the Patients' Rights Directive can provide a framework for coordination of national rules.
authors.affiliation: Université Paris Diderot, Paris, France.
authors.forename: Simon
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Taylor
mesh_terms: D005602:France; D006297:Health Services Accessibility / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D006801:Humans; D007391:International Cooperation / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D057193:Medical Tourism / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D028701:Patient Rights / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D006113:United Kingdom